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Posted by on May 16, 2008, 11:55 pm
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> How did Kitty Hawk get its name?
> North Carolina is the home of the Wright Brothers' National Monument
> and Visitor Center, near Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills. The center
> contains a recently refurbished replica of the original Wright Flyer
> as well as other "First Flight" memorabilia. The center commemorates
> one of America's historic moments. A nearby sand dune supports the
> Memorial Pylon. On the grounds, there are historical markers and a
> reconstructed hanger and shop. Called Chickahauk by native Indians,
> some believe "Kitty Hawk" is the closest English pronunciation of the
> Indian phrase meaning "goose hunting grounds". Once a remote area,
> Kitty Hawk has grown into a summer resort area and provides some of
> the best beach recreation on the North Carolina coast
Thank you for this delightful `Linguistic Tour`
mirjam
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