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Washington - With 88 different cities and towns throughout the country named Washington, this names takes 1st place. One of the most famous is the U. S. capital city. There are 7 towns with this name (and one Town of Port Washington) in the State of Wisconsin which correspond to townships rather than municipalities. Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Maryland, Missouri, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia are just a few states with cities bearing this name. Is there a Washington in your area?

Springfield - Forty-one (41) different cities and towns share this name. Springfield, Massachusetts, founded in 1636, was the first place with this name. It was named after Springfield in Essex, England. George Washington founded the National Armory here and later it became a world leader during the Industrial Revolution. Today, the Simpsons television show is set in a Springfield. Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, and Minnesota are a few of the states that have cities with this name. There is also a Springfield in the centre of western Nova Scotia. Do you live in or near Springfield?

Franklin - 35 different cities and towns - It is also a name used to honor one of the founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Some of his many achievements include helping to draft the Declaration of Independence, promoting colonial unity, serving as US Ambassador to France, and establishing the first national communication network via the postal service. There are Franklins in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and, just to name a few. Also, Franklin is a Canadian municipality located in the Montérégie region of Quebec along the Canada–US border. Have you visited a place named Franklin?

Greenville - 30 city and town names - The name appears coast to coast. One of the first founded was in 1786 in South Carolina. The name was derived from the lush, green appearance of the surroundings. Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, and New Hampshire all have cities with this name. Canada also has a 'Grenville' - note different spelling. Are you familiar with any of these places?