Place Names of Illinois
Title | Place Names of Illinois PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Callary |
Publisher | University of Illinois Press |
Pages | 458 |
Release | 2010-10-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0252090705 |
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.
Illinois Place Names
Title | Illinois Place Names PDF eBook |
Author | William E. Keller |
Publisher | |
Pages | 350 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN |
Names are in alphabetical order.
Indian Place Names in Illinois
Title | Indian Place Names in Illinois PDF eBook |
Author | Virgil J. Vogel |
Publisher | Literary Licensing, LLC |
Pages | 184 |
Release | 1963 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
Informational work about the Indian names for places throughout Illinois.
Illinois Place Names
Title | Illinois Place Names PDF eBook |
Author | Wm. D. Barge |
Publisher | |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 1922* |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Our Towns, Place Names of Northern Illinois
Title | Our Towns, Place Names of Northern Illinois PDF eBook |
Author | Public Service Company of Northern Illinois |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1946 |
Genre | Names, Geographical |
ISBN |
Illinois Geographic Names
Title | Illinois Geographic Names PDF eBook |
Author | Geological Survey (U.S.). Branch of Geographic Names |
Publisher | |
Pages | 472 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Illinois |
ISBN |
Pronunciation Guide for Illinois Place Names
Title | Pronunciation Guide for Illinois Place Names PDF eBook |
Author | Donald E. Brown |
Publisher | |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 1957 |
Genre | Names, Geographical |
ISBN |