What was the original name of the settlement that later became Darwin?
Palmerston
Wickham
Beaglestown
Charlesville
Answer
The settlement that later became Darwin was originally named Palmerston in 1869. It was renamed Darwin in 1911 to honor Charles Darwin, the famous naturalist who had sailed with the crew of HMS Beagle on a previous voyage.
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