Amicalola Creek Explained

Amicalola Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is a tributary to the Etowah River.[1] Amicalola Falls, a tall waterfall on its course, lends its name to Amicalola Falls State Park.

"Amicalola" is a name derived from the Cherokee language meaning "tumbling waters".[2] Many variant names have been recorded, including "Amakalola Creek", "Amicalola River", "Amicolola Creek", "Armacolola Creek", "Armi Caroli Creek", "Armicalola Creek", and "Ummah Caloloke Creek".

References

34.3678°N -84.195°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 5 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. News: The Names Stayed . Calhoun Times and Gordon County News . August 29, 1990 . 29 April 2015 . 64.