Etymology

Victorville

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Today it means: A city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Full definition →

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The story

From Victor + -ville. Originally known as Lane's Crossing; became Victor in 1885, after Jacob Nash Victor, and Victorville for postal reasons in 1901, due to confusion with Victor, Colorado.

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