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Part of its former name paid tribute to a universally grown fruit; a perennial herb (reportedly of) North American origin. (It was originally called Strawbery Banke, because of abundant wild strawberries growing beside the Piscataqua River)
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Its current name pays tribute to its founder, a well-traveled man of the world, that in reality (never once) set foot here. (It was named in honor of the colony's founder, John Mason. He was captain of the port of Portsmouth, England for many years, but he never sailed to this part of America)
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire USA
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Ann Wishard, Montoursville, Pennsylvania USA
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