Etymology

Coos County

Coos Coun·ty

Today it means: One of 10 counties in New Hampshire, United States. County seat: Lancaster. Full definition →

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The story

The name of the county in New Hampshire is derived from an Algonquian term meaning "small pines". The name of the county in Oregon is derived from that of the Coos people.

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