Category Archives: What’s in a Name?

What is a shipwreck?

So I’ve been putting off answering this question for a long, long time (since the 4th or 5th post). I worked up this answer for one of my comprehensive exam fields and it will have to do for now. It … Continue reading

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What’s in a name? Alpena Beach, Michigan

I love finding out how places get their names. Names can tell you a lot about a place and the people who have lived, loved, worked, and played there. Many places around the world have been named for shipwrecks. This … Continue reading

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