Place names of Illinois / Edward Callary.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Callary, Edward.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Names, Geographical--Illinois.

Names, Geographical.

Illinois--Geography.

Illinois.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (457 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Urbana : University of Illinois Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

What Is and What Is Not Included in This Book

A Note on Railroad Names

A Note on Popular Etymology

A Note on Sources

The Form of Entries

A Pronunciation Guide

Place Names of Illinois

Names of Unknown Origin

Notes

Bibliography.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]-425).

ISBN:

9786613043955

9781283043953

1283043955

9780252090707

0252090705

OCLC:

785781208