Indian placenames in America / Sandy Nestor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nestor, Sandy.

Contributor:

Hazel M. Hussong Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Names, Indian--United States.

Names, Indian.

Names, Geographical--United States.

Names, Geographical.

United States.

United States--History, Local.

Local history.

Physical Description:

2 volumes ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, c2003-2005.

Summary:

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 provides information on 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.

Contents:

v. 1. Cities, towns and villages

v. 2. Mountains, canyons, rivers, lakes, creeks, forests and other natural features.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Hazel M. Hussong Fund.

ISBN:

0786416548

OCLC:

52341359