Tag: WORDS AND NAMES EXPLAINED

Stan’s Ramblings

WORDS AND NAMES EXPLAINED By: Stan Jordan Auglaize: A Delaware Indian village situated on a branch of the Maumee River; meaning “at the lick” The French word “glaise” means loamy or clay. Charloe: named after Chief Charloe Peter. Hen Peck: Not really known why; located in Crane Township Knoxdale: After Henry Knox; Secretary of War…