We are continuing on with our Great American Cities series. After visiting Asheville, we’re staying in the South and heading to Atlanta.

Name: There are a few stories about where the name came from. One is that it came from the governor’s youngest daughter, Martha Atlanta Lumpkin. However, it was the Chief Engineer of the Georgia Railroad who suggested calling the area ‘Atlantica-Pacifica’ which was then shortened to Atlanta.

Location: Atlanta is the capital city of the south-eastern state of Georgia.