Penitentiary Cove Explained

Penitentiary Cove is a valley in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Penitentiary Cove was so named on account of its rugged terrain, figuratively confining a visitor like a penitentiary.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 174 . 0-915430-00-2.

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