Author: Edward Callary
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252090705
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
This extensive guide shows how the history and culture of Illinois are embedded in the names of its towns, cities, and other geographical features. Edward Callary unearths the origins of names of nearly three thousand Illinois communities and the circumstances surrounding their naming and renaming. Organized alphabetically, the entries are concise, engaging, and full of fascinating detail revealing the rich ethnic history of the state, the impact of industrialization and the coming of the railroads, and insight into local politics and personalities. Many entries also provide information on local pronunciation, the name’s etymology, and the community’s location, all set in historical and cultural context. A general introduction locates Illinois place names in the context of general patterns of place naming in the United States. An extremely useful reference for scholars of American history, geography, language, and culture, Place Names of Illinois also offers intriguing browsing material for the inquisitive reader and the curious traveler.
Place Names of Illinois
Author: Edward Callary
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252090705
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
This extensive guide shows how the history and culture of Illinois are embedded in the names of its towns, cities, and other geographical features. Edward Callary unearths the origins of names of nearly three thousand Illinois communities and the circumstances surrounding their naming and renaming. Organized alphabetically, the entries are concise, engaging, and full of fascinating detail revealing the rich ethnic history of the state, the impact of industrialization and the coming of the railroads, and insight into local politics and personalities. Many entries also provide information on local pronunciation, the name’s etymology, and the community’s location, all set in historical and cultural context. A general introduction locates Illinois place names in the context of general patterns of place naming in the United States. An extremely useful reference for scholars of American history, geography, language, and culture, Place Names of Illinois also offers intriguing browsing material for the inquisitive reader and the curious traveler.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252090705
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
This extensive guide shows how the history and culture of Illinois are embedded in the names of its towns, cities, and other geographical features. Edward Callary unearths the origins of names of nearly three thousand Illinois communities and the circumstances surrounding their naming and renaming. Organized alphabetically, the entries are concise, engaging, and full of fascinating detail revealing the rich ethnic history of the state, the impact of industrialization and the coming of the railroads, and insight into local politics and personalities. Many entries also provide information on local pronunciation, the name’s etymology, and the community’s location, all set in historical and cultural context. A general introduction locates Illinois place names in the context of general patterns of place naming in the United States. An extremely useful reference for scholars of American history, geography, language, and culture, Place Names of Illinois also offers intriguing browsing material for the inquisitive reader and the curious traveler.
Indian Place Names in Illinois
Author: Virgil J. Vogel
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Informational work about the Indian names for places throughout Illinois.
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Informational work about the Indian names for places throughout Illinois.
Illinois Place Names
Author: William E. Keller
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Names are in alphabetical order.
Publisher:
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Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Names are in alphabetical order.
Illinois Place Names
Author: Wm. D. Barge
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Our Towns, Place Names of Northern Illinois
Author: Public Service Company of Northern Illinois
Publisher:
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Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
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Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages :
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Illinois Geographic Names
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.). Branch of Geographic Names
Publisher:
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Pronunciation Guide for Illinois Place Names
Author: Donald E. Brown
Publisher:
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Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Illinois Place-names
Author: William D. Barge
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Illinois Geographic Names
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.). Topographic Division. Branch of Geographic Names
Publisher:
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
A List of Illinois Place Names
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description