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Tennessee State Name Origin:
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The state of Tennessee was named after a Cherokee Indian village called Tanasi. Tanasi was also the Cherokee word for the river. Tennessee became the 16th state on June 1, 1796. Many states derive their names from native American languages. |
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Tennessee geology and topography map: USGS
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Tennessee Facts: TN Department of Education
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