Tennessee Place-names
| Author | : Larry L. Miller |
| Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0253214785 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780253214782 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (782 Downloads) |
Download or read book Tennessee Place-names written by Larry L. Miller and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennessee has never had so complete a place-names volume as this. With over 1,900 entries, this volume covers virtually all the cities, towns, villages, hamlets, and communities of Tennessee. Here you can learn when and how towns got their names. Although current names are the primary focus, previous names are also provided and discussed when information is available, and many interesting stories attached to a place have also been included. This is an essential and fascinating reference book for scholars, teachers, students, and any individual interested in the history of Tennessee.
