The history of place names is a topic which has been the focus of
inquiries over the years on this list.  "The History of Nassau County Community
Place-Names" has recently been published under the auspices of Hofstra
University's Long Island Studies Institute by Empire State Books. Richard
Winsche's 160-page book gives information on more than one hundred Nassau
County communities.  For additional information, contact the Long Island
Studies Institute, Hofstra University, West Campus, 619 Fulton Avenue,
Hempstead, NY 11549; 516-463-6411, fax 516-463-6441; e-mail:
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        Natalie Naylor, Director, LI Studies Institute ([log in to unmask])