Williamsburgh

Williamsburgh

Williamsburgh is a place name, derived from the name "William" and the Scots language and Scottish English word "burgh":

*Williamsburgh, Paisley, a residential area in Paisley, Scotland, originally a separate village outwith the boundary of the ancient Burgh of Paisley
*Williamsburg, Brooklyn, originally called "Williamsburgh" from 1802-1855
*Rockville, Maryland, called "Williamsburgh" from 1784-1803

Also used in the following names:
*Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower (also known as the "Williamsburgh Savings Bank Building", of the "Williamsburgh Savings Bank")

See also

*Williamsburg


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