Named After
Solano County is named after Chief (Sem-Yeto) Francisco Solano.
Suisun Marsh and Suisun Bay are named after the Suisunes tribe.
Suisun City is named after the Suisunes tribe as well as the marsh.
Read more about this topic: Suisun People
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