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Old 08-05-2013, 01:39 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Airedale1 View Post
I am hoping that somebody here can explain to me why some lakes have the term, "lake" first and some put "lake" afterwards, e.g. Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Wentworth as opposed to, Squam Lake and Silver Lake.

I thought if there was a reason that maybe somebody here would know.
If I remember correctly, the sign that the state installed at the new Downings Landing facility launch is "Winnipesaukee Lake". Not sure why.
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