Quick Quiz: Davy Crockett’s rifle and Bronx name origins
Davy Crockett nicknamed his hunting rifle Old Betsy. The Bronx derives its name from Jonas Bronck, the first European settler. locals once spoke of visiting the Broncks, and Bronck’s flag influenced the flags of New York City and New York State.
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