Tuesday, October 26

Facts about Counties

County Facts


Who knows what the largest county in the United States is?

A. Los Angeles County

B. Mohave County

C. Nye County

D. San Bernardino County


If you know the answer to the trivia question leave it in the comments

 

Do you know what a county is?



Facts about Counties:

1. A county is a certain area of a state or country. 

2. There are over 3,000 counties in the United States. 

3. James City in Virginia was the first county formed in the United States. 

4. The state of Texas has the most counties. 

5. Kalawao County, Hawaii is the smallest county in the United States. 

6. The state with the fewest counties is Delaware. Delaware has only 3 counties.

 7. Louisiana has parishes instead of counties. 



Share a fact with us about counties?

 



Books about states:

1. The Everything Kids' States Book: by Brian Thornton

2. America's 50 States: by Flying Frog

3. The 50 States: Activity Book: by Gabrielle Balkan

4. Kids' Road Atlas by Rand McNally

 




4 comments:

  1. D.San Bernardino County

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    Replies
    1. Yes, San Bernardino is correct!! It is the largest county in the United States.

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  2. A.Los Angeles County

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    Replies
    1. Los Angeles County is big but it isn't as big as San Bernardino County.

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