Placenames Of Georgia

Author : John H. Goff
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780820331294

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Placenames of Georgia by John H. Goff Pdf

John Goff wrote for people of all reasonings--historians, linguists, anthropologists, geographers, cartographers, folklorists, and those ubiquitous intelligent readers. Comprising one of the most informative and appealing contributions to the study of toponymy, his short studies have never before been widely available. Placenames of Georgia brings together the sketches that appeared in the Georgia Mineral Newsletter and other longer articles so that all interested in Georgia and the Southeast can share Professor Goff's intimate knowledge of the history and geography of his state and region, his linguistic rigor, and his appreciation of the folklore surrounding many of Georgia's names.

Author : Kenneth K. Krakow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Georgia
ISBN : 0915430010

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Georgia Place-names by Kenneth K. Krakow Pdf

Author : Cathy J. Kaemmerlen
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467143554

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Georgia Place Names From Jot-em-Down to Doctortown by Cathy J. Kaemmerlen Pdf

Ever wonder how Rough and Ready got its name? Or what Stonesthrow is a stone's throw from? And surely the story behind Climax can't be...that thrilling, can it? The curious Georgian can't help pondering the seemingly endless supply of head-scratching place names that dot this state. Luckily, the intrepid Cathy Kaemmerlen stands ready to unravel the enigmas--Enigma is, in fact, a Georgia town--behind the state's most astonishing appellations. Cow Hell, Gum Pond, Boxankle and Lord a Mercy Cove? One town owes its name to a random sign that fell off a railcar, while another memorializes a broken bone suffered by a cockfight spectator. And just how many place names were inspired by insolent mules? Come on in to find out.

Author : Lisa M Russell
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439665015

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Underwater Ghost Towns of North Georgia by Lisa M Russell Pdf

An archeologist reveals the mysterious world that disappeared under North Georgia’s man-made lakes in this fascinating history. North Georgia has more than forty lakes, and not one is natural. The state’s controversial decision to dam the region’s rivers for power and water supply changed the landscape forever. Lost communities, forgotten crossroads, dissolving racetracks and even entire towns disappeared, with remnants occasionally peeking up from the depths during times of extreme drought. The creation of Lake Lanier displaced more than seven hundred families. During the construction of Lake Chatuge, busloads of schoolboys were brought in to help disinter graves for the community’s cemetery relocation. Contractors clearing land for the development of Lake Hartwell met with seventy-eight-year-old Eliza Brock wielding a shotgun and warning the men off her property. Georgia historian and archeologist Lisa Russell dives into the history hidden beneath North Georgia’s lakes.

Author : Sandy Nestor
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786493395

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Indian Placenames in America by Sandy Nestor Pdf

The American Indians have lost much of their land over the years, but their legacy is evident in the many places around the United States that have Indian names. Countless placenames have, however, been corrupted over time, and numerous placenames have similar spellings but different meanings. This reference work is a reprint in one combined volume of the two-volume set published by McFarland in 2003 and 2005. Volume One covers the name origins and histories of cities, towns and villages in the United States that have Indian names. It is arranged alphabetically by state, then alphabetically by city, town or village name. Additional data include population figures and county names. Probable Indian placenames with no certain origin also receive entries, and as much history as possible is provided about those locations. Volume Two covers more than 1400 rivers, lakes, mountains and other natural features in the United States with Indian names. It is arranged by state, and then alphabetically by natural feature. Counties are provided for most entries, with multiple counties listed for some entries where appropriate. In addition to name origins and meanings, geophysical data such as the heights of mountains and lengths of waterways are indicated.

Author : Charles Colcock Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Abercorn (Ga.)
ISBN : UCAL:$B41723

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The Dead Towns of Georgia by Charles Colcock Jones Pdf

Old and New Ebenezer -- Frederica -- Abercorn -- Sunbury -- Hardwick -- Petersburg -- Jacksonborough, &c. -- Miscellaneous towns, plantations, & c

Author : James B. McMillan,Michael B Montgomery
Publisher : University Alabama Press
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780817359362

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Annotated Bibliography of Southern American English by James B. McMillan,Michael B Montgomery Pdf

A collection of the total range of scholarly and popular writing on English as spoken from Maryland to Texas and from Kentucky to Florida The only book-length bibliography on the speech of the American South, this volume focuses on the pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, naming practices, word play, and other aspects of language that have interested researchers and writers for two centuries. Compiled here are the works of linguists, historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and educators, as well as popular commentators. With over 3,800 entries, this invaluable resource is a testament to the significance of Southern speech, long recognized as a distinguishing feature of the South, and the abiding interest of Southerners in their speech as a mark of their identity. The entries encompass Southern dialects in all their distinctive varieties—from Appalachian to African American, and sea islander to urbanite.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UVA:X000160321

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Cities, Towns, and Communities of Georgia Between 1847-1962 by Anonim Pdf

By: Marion R. Hemperley, Pub. 1980, Reprinted 2022, 167 pages, soft cover, ISBN #0-89308-153-1. This book is a MUST for anyone doing Georgia Research. This book by Deputy Surveyor General of the State of Georgia is a result of the many requests that the department has had throughout the years for information on the location of Georgia's long-ago dead towns. Such requests come from people finding the name of a town on a post mark, old letter, tax records, censuses and other official documents, seeking to know the location of that community. Mr. Hemperley found that, without a master list of the old as well as new towns in Georgia, these questions could not readily be answered. Georgia has one of the richest and most interesting, legacy of town names of any state in the Union. This book covers over 8,500 places and the county in which they were or are located in.

Author : Cathy J Kaemmerlen
Publisher : History Press Library Editions
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1540239861

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Georgia Place Names from Jot-em-Down to Doctortown by Cathy J Kaemmerlen Pdf

Ever wonder how Rough and Ready got its name? Or what Stonesthrow is a stone's throw from? And surely the story behind Climax can't be...that thrilling, can it? The curious Georgian can't help pondering the seemingly endless supply of head-scratching place names that dot this state. Luckily, the intrepid Cathy Kaemmerlen stands ready to unravel the enigmas--Enigma is, in fact, a Georgia town--behind the state's most astonishing appellations. Cow Hell, Gum Pond, Boxankle and Lord a Mercy Cove? One town owes its name to a random sign that fell off a railcar, while another memorializes a broken bone suffered by a cockfight spectator. And just how many place names were inspired by insolent mules? Come on in to find out.

Author : Kenneth K. Krakow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105118432009

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Georgia Place-names by Kenneth K. Krakow Pdf

Author : John D. Bennett
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786490783

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Placenames of the Civil War by John D. Bennett Pdf

Despite the plethora of books about the Civil War, the origins of many of the placenames associated with the conflict remain a mystery. This gazetteer provides information on nearly 1600 sites, including not only locations of battles and skirmishes but also hospitals, prison camps, military academies, factories and navy yards, both North and South. Also listed are islands, rivers, creeks, fords, ferries and railroad stations, as well as many temporary fort and camp names. From Abbeville, Georgia, where Jefferson Davis stopped in May 1865 days before his capture near Irwinville, to Yorktown, Virginia, which was besieged by General George B. McClellan at the start of the Peninsula campaign, entries explain the origin of each placename and its wartime connections. An appendix listing town and city population figures from the 1860 census completes this informative supplement for Civil War scholars and enthusiasts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1406602292

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Georgia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Federal W Works Progress Administra
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1992-12-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1558883606

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Georgia by Federal W Works Progress Administra Pdf

Author : Georgia Writers' Project,Writers' Program (U.S.). Georgia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Georgia
ISBN : LCCN:46007605

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Georgia by Georgia Writers' Project,Writers' Program (U.S.). Georgia Pdf

Author : Writers' Program (U.S.). Georgia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Georgia
ISBN : LCCN:40028209

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Georgia by Writers' Program (U.S.). Georgia Pdf