List of US places named after non-US places

The United States has many places named after locations in other countries, often reflecting immigration patterns. Immigrants frequently named their new settlements after their former homes, leading to concentrations of foreign-origin place names. For example, Dutch settlers in Michigan named areas like Holland and Zeeland, while Belgians settled places like Brussels in Wisconsin. Volga Germans established towns such as Strassen in Kansas. Other naming sources include biblical or ancient history references, battle sites, and unique stories, like Madras, Oregon, named after a fabric pattern.

Not all similarly named places are direct replicas of foreign locations; some are named after people or have unclear origins. The text categorizes these place names by country or region, with many entries directing readers to the "Ancient world" section for biblical or historical cities. Overall, the naming reflects cultural, historical, and migratory influences in U.S. settlements.