List of biblical place names in North America
North America has numerous places named after biblical towns and places. While most of them are in the eastern United States, very few are in the west and in Canada.
North America List
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United States extended list
Antioch
Antioch on the Orontes (Greek Ἀντιόχεια ἡ ἐπὶ Ὀρόντου Antiocheia hē epi Orontou) was a city on the eastern side of the Orontes River. It was visited by Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
Bethabara
Bethabara (Aramaic בית עברה Bēth‛ăbhārāh) is a site where John the Baptist baptized.
- Bethabara Historic District, North Carolina
Bethany
Bethany (Aramaic: בית עניא, Beth Anya, "house of the figs") was a village near Jerusalem and residence of the siblings Martha, Mary and Lazarus, and also Simon the Leper.
- Bethany, Connecticut
- Bethany, Parke County, Indiana
- Bethany, Nebraska
- Bethany, Oklahoma
- Bethany, Oregon
- Bethany, Pennsylvania
- Bethany, West Virginia
Bethel
Bethel (Hebrew: בֵית אֵל bet el, "House of God") was a border town between Benjamin and Ephraim.
- Bethel, Connecticut
- Bethel, Maine
- Bethel, Missouri
- Bethel, Ohio
- Bethel, Vermont
- Bethel Island, California
- Bethel Springs, Tennessee
- Bethel Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Bethesda
The Pool of Bethesda (Aramaic בית חסדא Beth ḥesda "House of Mercy") is a healing pool in Jerusalem.
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Bethesda Fountain in New York's Central Park
- Bethesda Orphanage of Savannah, Georgia
Bethlehem
Bethlehem (בֵית לֶחֶם Beit Lehem, Literally: "House of the bread'") was a town in the hill country of Judah and the birthplace of Jesus (according to Mark and Luke) and David, as well as the place of death of Rachel.
- Bethlehem, Connecticut
- Bethlehem, Georgia
- Bethlehem, New Hampshire
- Bethlehem, New York
- Bethlehem, North Carolina
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Bethlehem, West Virginia
Bethpage
Bethpage or Bethphage (Aramaic בית פגי "House of unripe figs") is a town where Jesus asked the disciples to find a donkey and colt for his Entry into Jerusalem.
Calvary
Calvary or Golgotha (Aramaic: gûlgaltâ גולגלתא "Place of the skull") is the site in Jerusalem where Jesus is said to have been crucified.
Cana
Cana was the site of Jesus's first miracle.
Canaan
Canaan (Phoenician: Kanaʻn; Hebrew: כְּנָעַן Kənáʻan) was a region conquered by the Israelites as the Promised Land.
- Canaan, California
- Canaan, Connecticut
- Canaan, Indiana
- Canaan, Maine
- Canaan, New Hampshire
- Canaan, New York
- Canaan, Vermont
- Canaan Valley, West Virginia
- New Canaan, Connecticut
- North Canaan, Connecticut
- South Canaan, Pennsylvania
Carmel
Mount Carmel (Hebrew הַר הַכַּרְמֶל, Har HaKarmel, "God's vineyard") was a sacred mountain where Elijah defeated the prophets of a Ba'al in a contest. Carmel was a town in Judea mentioned as the residence of Nabal and Abigail.
- Carmel, Indiana
- Carmel, Maine
- Carmel, New York
- Carmel Hamlet, New York
- Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania
- Carmel Highlands, California
- Carmel Valley
- Carmel Valley Village, California
- Carmel Valley, San Diego, California
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Corinth
Corinth (Greek: Κόρινθος, Kórinthos) was a city on the Isthmus of Corinth. Paul of Tarsus lived there for 18 months, and also wrote two epistles to the Corinthians.
- Corinth, Arkansas
- Corinth, Georgia
- Corinth, Kentucky
- Corinth, Maine
- Corinth, Mississippi (the largest place in the United States named Corinth)
- Corinth (town), New York
- Corinth, North Carolina
- Corinth, Texas
- Corinth, Vermont
- Corinth, West Virginia
- Hocutts Crossroads, North Carolina, formerly Corinth-Holder
Damascus
Damascus is a Syrian city. The Conversion of Paul the Apostle took place on the road to Damascus.
- Damascus, Arkansas
- Damascus, Georgia
- Damascus, Maryland
- Damascus, Ohio
- Damascus, Oregon
- Damascus Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Damascus, Virginia
Eden
The Garden of Eden is where people first appear in the Bible.
Emmaus
Emmaus (Greek: Ἐμμαούς, Emmaous; Hebrew: חמת Hammat, "warm spring") was a town near Jerusalem. Jesus appeared to two of the Apostles on the road between Jerusalem and Emmaus.
Ephesus
Ephesus (Greek: Ἔφεσος Ephesos) was a Greek city on the west coast of Anatolia. Paul of Tarsus lived there for several years, and also wrote an Epistle to the Ephesians.
Galatia
Galatia (Greek Γαλατία) was an area in the highlands of Anatolia. It was visited by Paul of Tarsus, Silas and Timothy, and Paul later wrote an Epistle to the Galatians.
Goshen
The Land of Goshen (Hebrew גֹּשֶׁן Gōšen) was a place settled by the sons of Jacob.
- Goshen, Alabama
- Goshen, Arkansas
- Goshen, California
- Goshen, Connecticut
- Goshen, Indiana
- Goshen, Kentucky
- Goshen, Massachusetts
- Goshen, Missouri
- Goshen, New Hampshire
- Goshen, New Jersey
- Goshen (town), New York
- Goshen, Ohio in Clermont County
- Goshen, Oregon
- Goshen, Texas
- Goshen, Utah
- Goshen, Vermont
- Goshen, Virginia
- Goshen, Washington
- Goshen, West Virginia
- Goshen County, Wyoming
- Goshen Township, Auglaize County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Belmont County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Champaign County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Clermont County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Hardin County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Mahoning County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Pennsylvania
- Goshen Settlement, a historical area in Illinois
Hebron
Hebron (Hebrew חֶבְרוֹן Ḥeḇrôn, "friend") was a city in Canaan mentioned in several parts of the Old Testament.
- Hebron, California
- Hebron, Connecticut
- Hebron, Illinois
- Hebron, Indiana
- Hebron, Kentucky
- Hebron, Maine
- Hebron, Maryland
- Hebron Township, Michigan
- Hebron, Nebraska
- Hebron, New Hampshire
- Hebron, New York
- Hebron, North Dakota
- Hebron, Ohio
- Hebron Township, Pennsylvania
- Hebron, Texas
- Hebron, Marion County, West Virginia
- Hebron, Pleasants County, West Virginia
- Hebron, Wisconsin
Israel
Jacob was named Israel (Hebrew יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisraʾel "persevere with God") by God.
Jericho
Jericho (Hebrew יְרִיחוֹ Yəriḥo, "fragrant" or "Moon") was a city conquered in the battle of Jericho by Joshua and the Children of Israel.
- Jericho, Arkansas
- Jericho, California
- Jericho, Indiana
- Jericho Mountain, New Hampshire
- Jericho, New York
- Jericho, North Carolina
- Jericho, Utah
- Jericho (town), Vermont
- Jericho, Calumet County, Wisconsin
- Jericho, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
- Jerico Springs, Missouri
Jerusalem
Jerusalem (Hebrew יְרוּשָׁלַיִם Yerushaláyim, "Abode of Peace" or "Abode of Shalim") was the traditional capital city of the Israelites and site of the Temple.
- Jerusalem, Arkansas
- Jerusalem, New York
- Jerusalem, Ohio
- Jerusalem, Virginia, now Courtland, Virginia
Jordan
The Jordan River (Hebrew: נהר הירדן Nehar Hayarden) forms the eastern border of Palestine and was the site of the baptism of Jesus.
Towns
- Jordan, Indiana
- Jordan, Iowa
- Jordan, Minnesota, a city in Scott County
- Jordan, Minneapolis, a neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Jordan, Montana
- Jordan, New York
- Jordan, North Carolina
- Jordan, Oregon
- Jordan, Wisconsin
Townships
- Jordan Township, Whiteside County, Illinois
- Jordan Township, Jasper County, Indiana
- Jordan Township, Warren County, Indiana
- Jordan Township, Michigan
- Jordan Township, Hickory County, Missouri
- Jordan Township, Ripley County, Missouri
- Jordan Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
- Jordan Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
- Jordan Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Rivers
- Jordan River (Michigan), a tributary of Lake Charlevoix
- Jordan River (Utah), a tributary of the Great Salt Lake
- Jordan River (Virginia), a tributary of the Rappahannock River
- Ohio River, called the "River Jordan" by slaves escaping to freedom in the North before and during the American Civil War
Lebanon
Lebanon (Semitic root L-B-N, "white") is a land to the north of the current state of Israel (Biblically; Canaan) and is mentioned 70 times in the Bible.
- Lebanon, Connecticut
- Lebanon, Illinois
- Lebanon, Indiana
- Lebanon, Kansas (location of the Geographic Center of Continental USA)
- Lebanon, Kentucky
- Lebanon, Maine
- Lebanon, Missouri
- Lebanon, Nebraska
- Lebanon, New Hampshire
- Lebanon, New Jersey
- Lebanon Township, New Jersey
- Lebanon, New York
- Lebanon, Ohio
- Lebanon, Oregon
- Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Lebanon, South Dakota
- Lebanon, Tennessee
- Lebanon, Texas
- Lebanon, Virginia
- Lebanon, Wisconsin
- New Lebanon, New York
- New Lebanon, Ohio
- New Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- West Lebanon, Indiana
- West Lebanon, New Hampshire
Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon (Hebrew הר חרמון Har Hermon) was the northern limit of the Promised Land and possible site of the Transfiguration.
Moab
Moab (Hebrew: מוֹאָב Môʼāḇ, "seed of father") was a strip of land on the eastern shore of the Dead Sea. It was founded by a son of Lot.
Mount Olivet
The Mount of Olives or Mount Olivet (Hebrew: הַר הַזֵּיתִים Har HaZeitim) is a mountain east of Jerusalem, most notable as the site of the Olivet discourse and the Ascension of Jesus.
- Mount Olivet Cemetery, many throughout the US
- Mount Olivet, Kentucky
- Mount Olivet, Marshall County, West Virginia
- Mount Olivet, Preston County, West Virginia
Nazareth
Nazareth (Hebrew נָצְרַת Natzrat / Natzeret) was a village in Galilee which was the childhood home of Jesus.
- Nazareth, Pennsylvania
- Nazareth, Texas
- Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Nineveh
Nineveh (Hebrew: נינוה Nīnewē) was an Assyrian city on the eastern bank of the Tigris. It is mentioned in several parts of the Bible.
Ophir
Ophir is mentioned in the Bible as a source of King Solomon's wealth.
Palestine
Palestine (Hebrew ארץ־ישראל Eretẓ Yisra'el, "land of Israel"; from ancient root P-R-S-T) is the region between the Mediterranean Sea and River Jordan, where most of the events described in the Bible take place.
- Palestine, Arkansas
- Palestine, Illinois
- Palestine, Kosciusko County, Indiana
- Palestine, Lawrence County, Indiana
- New Palestine, Indiana
- Palestine, Ohio
- East Palestine, Ohio
- Palestine, Texas
- Palestine, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
- Palestine, Wirt County, West Virginia
Patmos
Patmos (Greek: Πάτμος) was the residence of John of Patmos, author of the Book of Revelation.
Rehoboth
Rehoboth (Hebrew רְחוֹבוֹת Reḥovot, "broad place") is the name of three places in the Bible.
- Rehoboth, Massachusetts
- Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
- Rehoboth, New Mexico
- Rehoboth, Perry County, Ohio
- Rehoboth, Seneca County, Ohio
Salem
Salem (sha'lem) [Cana'anite patron god; son of 'Ashtar] is a city mentioned in the biblical Old Testament. It was the royal city of Melchizedek and traditionally identified with Jerusalem.[13]
- Salem, Alabama
- Salem, Arkansas
- Salem, Connecticut
- Salem, Florida
- Salem, Georgia
- Salem, Illinois
- Salem, Indiana
- Salem, Indiana in Washington County
- Salem, Adams County, Indiana
- Salem, Jay County, Indiana
- Salem, Iowa
- Salem, Kentucky
- Salem, Massachusetts
- Salem Harbor
- Salem Channel, a part of the Salem Sound
- Salem (MBTA station)
- Salem Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan
- Salem, Missouri
- Salem, Nebraska
- Salem, New Hampshire
- Salem, New Jersey
- Salem Nuclear Power Plant
- Salem River, a tributary of the Delaware River
- Salem, New Mexico
- Salem, New York
- Salem (town), New York
- Salem, an earlier name of Brocton, New York
- Salem, North Carolina
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Old Salem, a history museum in Winston-Salem
- Salem, Ohio
- Salem, Oklahoma
- Salem, Oregon, the state capital
- Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area
- Salem (Amtrak station), a railroad station
- Salem, South Carolina
- Salem, South Dakota
- Salem, Texas, in Newton County
- Salem, Utah
- Salem, Virginia, an independent city adjacent to Roanoke
- Salem, Virginia Beach, Virginia, a neighborhood
- Salem, West Virginia
- Salem, Wisconsin
- Salem, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, a town in Kenosha County
- Salem (community), Kenosha County, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community in Kenosha County
- Salem, Pierce County, Wisconsin, a town in Pierce County
- Salem (community), Pierce County, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community in Pierce County
- Salem Oaks, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community in Kenosha County
Shiloh
Shiloh (Hebrew שילו Šîlô / שלו Šīlô / שלה Šīlōh) was an assembly place for the people of Israel where there was a sanctuary containing the Ark of the Covenant.
- Shiloh, Georgia
- Shiloh, Indiana
- Shiloh, Richland County, Ohio
- Shiloh, Hampshire County, West Virginia
Tyre
Tyre (Hebrew צור Ṣōr) is a city in the Lebanon mentioned many times in the Old Testament.
Mount Zion
Mount Zion (Hebrew הר צִיּוֹן Har Tsion) is an elevation west of the Mount of Olives outside Jerusalem and was used as a name for the Temple Mount or the City of David.
References
- ↑ http://www.dothan.org/
- ↑ http://www.siloamsprings.com/
- ↑ Gudde, Erwin; William Bright (2004). California Place Names (Fourth ed. ed.). University of California Press. p. 15. ISBN 0-520-24217-3.
- ↑ http://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel/index.cfm
- ↑ http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2010-06-20/hephzibah-proud-separate-identity
- ↑ http://www.cityofws.org/
- ↑ http://www.phila.gov/
- ↑ http://www.lebanontn.org/default.aspx
- ↑ http://www.memphistn.gov/framework.aspx?page=1
- ↑ http://www.abilenetx.com/
- ↑ https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hlh35
- ↑ http://www.ephrata.org/
- ↑ "Salem definition of Salem in the Free Online Encyclopedia". Encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com. Retrieved 2012-07-12.