Named for Easter
Wonderful article by Richard P. Nall about St. Augustine, Fla (“Historic St. Augustine’s Rich Tapestry of Life,” April 7). However, it was named Florida by Ponce de Leon because Easter Sunday, the day it was discovered, is called Pascua Florida in Spanish.
PETER E. CARR
Highland
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