Palmer facts for kids

Palmer is a word that can mean many different things! It's often used as a name for people, places, and even types of fruit. This article will help you understand the many uses of the word "Palmer."

People Named Palmer

The name Palmer can be a first name or a last name. Many people throughout history and in stories have been called Palmer.

Palmer as a Name

• A given name is a first name, like John or Sarah. Many people have Palmer as their first name.
• A surname is a family name, like Smith or Jones. Palmer is also a common family name.

Famous Palmers

• A Pilgrim was a person who traveled to the Holy Land in medieval times. Some of these travelers were known as Palmers.

Places Called Palmer

Many towns, rivers, and natural features around the world are named Palmer.

Palmer in Antarctica

• Palmer Land is a part of the Antarctic Peninsula, which is a large piece of land that sticks out from Antarctica.
• Palmer Inlet is a small bay found in Palmer Land.
• The Palmer Peninsula was an older name for the Antarctic Peninsula, used by Americans.

Palmer in Australia

• Palmer, Queensland is a specific area in the state of Queensland.
• Palmer, South Australia is a town located in South Australia.
• The Palmer River is a river in Queensland.
• The Palmer River (Northern Territory) is a river in the Northern Territory that flows into the Finke River.

Palmer in Canada

• Mount Palmer (Alberta) is a mountain in the Rocky Mountains, located in Alberta.
• Palmer, Saskatchewan is a small, unorganized community in Saskatchewan.
• Palmer, Ontario is a community that is part of the city of Burlington in Ontario.

Palmer in the United Kingdom

• Palmer Park, Reading is a public park in Reading, England, where people can relax and play.

Palmer in the United States

Many places in the U.S. are named Palmer, including cities, towns, and natural landmarks.

• Palmer, Alaska is a city in Alaska.
• Palmer, Illinois is a village in Illinois.
• Palmer, Iowa is a city in Iowa.
• Palmer, Kansas is a city in Kansas.
• Palmer, Massachusetts is a city in Massachusetts.
• Palmer, Nebraska is a village in Nebraska.
• Palmer, Tennessee is a town in Tennessee.
• Palmer, Texas is a town in Texas.
• Mount Palmer (Alaska) is a mountain near Anchorage, Alaska.
• Palmer Glacier is a glacier in Oregon.
• Palmer Park (Chicago) is a public park in Chicago, Illinois.
• Palmer Park (Detroit) is another public park, located in Detroit, Michigan.
• Palmer Park, Colorado Springs is a public park in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• The Palmer Divide is a ridge of land in Colorado.
• The Palmer River flows between Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Other Meanings of Palmer

Palmer Fruit

• The Palmer mango is a popular type of mango that first grew in Florida. It's known for its sweet taste.

Other Uses of Palmer

• The Palmer Method is a way of teaching handwriting that was very popular in schools a long time ago. It helped people write neatly and quickly.
• Palmer Station is an American research station in Antarctica. Scientists work there to study the environment and wildlife.
• A Palmer railway station is a train station in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

See Also

• Lewis-Palmer High School, a high school in Colorado.
• Palmier, a type of cookie made from puff pastry.