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Biggest U.S. Cities Named for European Cities

Can you name the US cities with a population >100,000 that are named for European cities?
Cities in red are named for British cities
According to US census data, by city proper
Does not include cities named for towns smaller than 20,000 people
Does not include cities such as New York, named for James II, Duke of York
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Last updated: July 26, 2020
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State
City
Massachusetts
Boston
Louisiana
New Orleans
Ohio
Toledo
Florida
St. Petersburg
Alabama
Birmingham
Virginia
Richmond
Massachusetts
Worcester
New York
Syracuse
Georgia
Athens
New Hampshire
Manchester
State
City
Massachusetts
Cambridge
Virginia
Portsmouth
Texas
Odessa
Connecticut
Danbury
Ohio
Parma
Texas
Edinburg
Minnesota
Plymouth
Iowa
Waterloo
Connecticut
Bristol
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
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Level 85
Jul 26, 2020
As far as I can tell, there is no British city named Kent.
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Level 75
Jul 26, 2020
The quiz has been updated
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Level 77
Jul 26, 2020
Rochester?
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Level 75
Jul 26, 2020
Rochester NY was named after Col. Nathaniel Rochester. Rochester MN was named for Rochester NY.