How did Atlanta get its name? I know that it was a name to sell, but was it influenced by the name Atlantic?

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How did Atlanta get its name? I know that it was a name to sell, but was it influenced by the name Atlantic?

2006-09-08 03:54:17 · 3 answers · asked by awantwin2004 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Atlanta

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Atlanta was originally called "Terminus" since it was founded as a railroad terninal. The name was changed in the 1830's to "Marthasville" after the Mayor Lumpkin's daughter. The name "Atlanta" is suggested to replace "Marthasville" by John Thomson, chief engineer of the Georgia Railroad. The name, shortened from "Atlantica-Pacifica," after the railroad line Atlantic-Pacific, becomes popular with residents, and the name change becomes official in 1845.

2006-09-08 04:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by JP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Atlanta is the "feminized version of Atlantic."

2006-09-08 03:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

From the Greek word Atlantis
2000 years old

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2006-09-08 03:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by Scooby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋