Houston County

English

Etymology 1

Named after George S. Houston.

Proper noun

Houston County

  1. A county of Alabama, United States. County seat: Dothan.

Etymology 2

Named after John Houstoun. Houstoun was a common variation of the name Houston in the 19th century.

Pronunciation

  • (Georgia) IPA(key): /ˈhaʊ.stən ˈkaʊnti/

Proper noun

Houston County

  1. A county of Georgia, United States. County seat: Perry.

Etymology 3

Named after Sam Houston.

Proper noun

Houston County

  1. A county of Minnesota, United States. County seat: Caledonia.
  2. A county of Tennessee, United States. County seat: Erin.
  3. A county of Texas, United States. County seat: Crockett.

References

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