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Trivia question of the day — Mar 17, 2026

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QUESTION OF THE DAYTUE 17 MAR
DIFFICULTY 65 · HARDGENERAL

What was Orlando called before it took its current name?

  1. Jernigan
  2. Fort Gatlin
  3. Mellonville
  4. Sanford
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Answer

A. Jernigan

Orlando began as Jernigan, named for cattleman Aaron Jernigan who settled near Fort Gatlin in 1843; the post office changed the name to Orlando in 1857.

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