"Webster" Lake

USA / Massachusetts / Webster /

Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, a 45-letter alternative name for this body of water, is often cited as the longest place name in the United States and one of the longest in the world. Today, "Webster Lake" may be the name most used, but some (including many residents of Webster), take pride in reeling off the official version.

Featured on "Assignment:America" on the CBS Evening News, Friday, May 16th, 2009
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Coordinates:   42°2'28"N   71°50'36"W

Comments

  • Lol, Chaubunagungamaug. That looks fun. Great lakes in this new land...
  • Featured on "Assignment:America" on the CBS Evening News, Friday, May 16th, 2009
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