Sources and References

The data in Placenames.com comes from many sources, with permission and thanks. The initial US sources are listed here. Many more will be added in the coming weeks and months.

In some cases, the data has been corrected, modified or enhanced for use within this site.

GNIS

The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), developed by the USGS in cooperation with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN).

Census Quickfacts

Source U.S. Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts. Data derived from Population Estimates, 2000 Census of Population and Housing, 1990 Census of Population and Housing, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, County Business Patterns, 1997 Economic Census, Minority- and Women-Owned Business, Building Permits, Consolidated Federal Funds Report, 1997 Census of Governments

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