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There are many places named after famous explorers. Such as: Columbia, Maryland; Columbia, Missori; Columbus, Ohio; Columbus, Mississippi; and Columbiana; Ohio. These are just a few places named after the explorors. There is actually more than 20 cities named after Christopher Columbue alone.

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