Orleans, Santa Catarina

Orleans highlighted in Santa Catarina.

Orleans is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Santa Catarina. The town is located in the south of the state.

History

Named after emperor Dom Pedro II's son-in-law, Gaston, Count of Eu, from the House of Orléans on December 26, 1884.[1] It was first colonized by Italians, then Germans, Austrians, Poles, Norwegians, Latvians and other nationalities from Europe.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "História da Prefeitura municipal de Orleans". orleans.sc.gov.br. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "História da Prefeitura municipal de Orleans". orleans.sc.gov.br. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Imigração da Europa a Santa Catarina". hafemann.br. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Imigração no Brasil". weber-ruiz.com. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

Coordinates: 28°21′S 49°18′W / 28.350°S 49.300°W / -28.350; -49.300


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