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How did Atlanta gets its name?

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J. Edgar Thomson, a railroad official suggested the area be named "Atlantica-Pacifica" after the railroad. It was shortened and the town of Atlanta was incorporated on December 29, 1847. Another version states Mr. Thompson named the town Atlanta after Governor Lumpkin's' daughter, Atlanta.

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Atlanta, Georgia started off as a railroad depot that was originally called Terminus. It was eventually changed to Marthasville, after the daughter of the former Govenor and railroad advocate, Wilson Lumpkin. His daughter was named Martha Atalanta Lumpkin. Two years later the name was changed to Atlanta. Check the web link for more.

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