Utah Place Names

Utah Place Names
Author: John W. Van Cott
Publisher: University of Utah Press
Total Pages: 484
Release: 1990
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780874803457

Utah toponyms, or place names. Where are they? What istheir history? Their importance? Over thousand toponyms are listed alphabetically, marking the passagesof peoples and cultures from earliest times.

Indian Placenames in America

Indian Placenames in America
Author: Sandy Nestor
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 469
Release: 2015-05-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0786493399

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 is a reprint in one combined volume of the two-volume set published by McFarland in 2003 and 2005. Volume One covers 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. Volume Two covers more than 1400 rivers, lakes, mountains and other natural features in the United States with Indian names. It is arranged by state, and then alphabetically by natural feature. Counties are provided for most entries, with multiple counties listed for some entries where appropriate. In addition to name origins and meanings, geophysical data such as the heights of mountains and lengths of waterways are indicated.

Nooksack Place Names

Nooksack Place Names
Author: Allan Richardson
Publisher: UBC Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2011-08-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0774820489

Place names can lead us on fascinating journeys into other cultures. They convey a people’s relationship to the land, their sense of place. For indigenous peoples, place names can also be central to the revival of endangered languages. This book takes readers on an exciting voyage into the history, language, and culture of the Nooksack Tribe of Washington State and southern British Columbia. Allan Richardson and Brent Galloway trace the richness and strength of the Nooksack people’s connection to the land by documenting more than 150 places named by elders and mentioned in key historical texts. Descriptions of Nooksack history and naming patterns – combined with maps, photographs, and detailed linguistic analyses – give life to a nearly extinct language and illuminate the intertwined relationships of place, culture, language, and identity.

Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More

Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More
Author: David Ellingson Eddington
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2022-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467152447

Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names and more ranges from the characteristic to the bizarre The Beehive State's iconic vistas are singular and distinctive. So too are its colloquialisms, peculiar place names and landmark firsts. Confusion from local dialect ultimately thwarted a would be robber in Salt Lake City. The proper pronunciation of Tooele might surprise visitors, while residents still debate its origins. And, phrases once thought to be solely Utahn often prove otherwise. The world's first department store was born out of xenophobia and religious persecution in 1869. Martha Hughes Cannon followed through on Brigham Young's encouraging women to become physicians. She later became the first female state senator in the United States, defeating her own husband. Examining everything from phonetics to history, BYU Linguistics Professor David Eddington reveals the roots of what is truly, uniquely Utah.

Origins of Utah Place Names

Origins of Utah Place Names
Author: Utah Federal Writers' Project
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1938
Genre: Names, Geographical
ISBN:

Grand Canyon Place Names

Grand Canyon Place Names
Author: Gregory McNamee
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2004
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781555663346

Stories behind the names of the fabulous sights in Arizona's famous National Park.

San Diego County Place Names, A to Z

San Diego County Place Names, A to Z
Author: Leland Fetzer
Publisher: Sunbelt Publications, Inc.
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780932653734

Over 1,500 place names in San Diego County. Each listing gives general location and specific citation of place name origin.