St. Joseph

See also: Saint Joseph

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

The placenames all come ultimately from the saint's name, either directly (as tributes) or indirectly (if inspired by previously founded places of the same name).

Proper noun

St. Joseph

  2. Joseph, the husband of Saint Mary and legal father of Jesus.
  3. The name of many places, including:
    2. A town, the parish seat of Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States.
    4. A city, the county seat of Berrien County, Michigan, United States.
    6. A city, the county seat of Buchanan County, Missouri, United States.

Derived terms

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