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Poinsett

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Poinsett most often refers to Joel Roberts Poinsett (1779-1851), American physician and diplomat, namegiver for many of the other meanings.

Poinsett may also refer to:

Places

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In the United States

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Arkansas

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Delaware

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  • Poinsett House, a home in Kenton, Delaware, that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Florida

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South Carolina

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  • Poinsett Bridge, a bridge near Columbia, South Carolina, and the oldest bridge in South Carolina
  • Poinsett Hotel, a hotel in Greenville, South Carolina, named for Joel Roberts Poinsett
  • Poinsett State Park, a state park located in Sumter County, South Carolina, named for Joel Roberts Poinsett

South Dakota

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Outside the United States

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  • Cape Poinsett, the northern extremity of Budd Coast, Antarctica, named for Joel Roberts Poinsett

Ships

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Other

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  • Poinsettia, a plant species native to Mexico, also known as Christmas Flower, named for Joel Roberts Poinsett