Times Square (USA) - Facts for Kids

The vibrant and bustling Times Square in New York City, USA, filled with bright billboards, crowds of people, and yellow taxis.

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Facts About Times Square (USA) For Kids

History & Origins

Times Square in New York City got its name in 1904 when the New York Times newspaper moved its headquarters to the area — before that, it was called Longacre Square!

Times Square was once a rural area where horses grazed, and in the 1800s, it was known for being New York City’s horse and carriage district!

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