indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Political Subdivision
Usage English (American)
Meaning & History
Typically named after individuals.Washington Originally named after US representative, senator, and then vice president-elect William R. King in 1852, the county government amended its designation in 1986 to honor Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent activist and leader during the civil rights movement. The change was approved by the state government in 2005. - WikipediaTexas The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1891. It is named for William Philip King, who died at the Battle of the Alamo. - Wikipedia