Arlington, Florida facts for kids

Arlington is a name that can refer to different places, especially in the United States. When you see a name like Arlington, it often means there are several towns, cities, or areas that share the same name. This can sometimes be a bit confusing, so it's helpful to know which specific "Arlington" someone is talking about!

What is a Disambiguation Page?

A disambiguation page helps people find the correct place or topic they are looking for when multiple things have the same name. Think of it like a helpful guide that points you in the right direction.

Why Do Places Have the Same Name?

Many places in the United States, and around the world, share names. This often happens for a few reasons:

• Honoring People or Places: New settlements might be named after important people, historical events, or places from where the first settlers came.
• Common Names: Some names are just popular and get used repeatedly.
• Expansion: As countries grew, new communities were formed, and sometimes they picked names already in use elsewhere.

Examples of Arlington Locations

In Florida, for instance, there are at least two places named Arlington:

• Arlington, Citrus County, Florida: This is a small, unincorporated community. An unincorporated community means it's a defined area of land that is not part of an official city or town, but it still has residents. It's located north of a town called Inverness.
• Arlington, Duval County, Florida: This area is a neighborhood within the larger city of Jacksonville. Over time, smaller communities can be "annexed" by larger cities, meaning they become a part of that city.

See Also

• Disambiguation
• Place name