THE NORTH CAROLINA GAZETTEER: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places, Powell, William S. ~~~ $20.95 pb

561 pgs. index. 1984 reprint. i Upper elementary, middle school, high school.

The 20,000 entries alphabetically arranged in this geographical dictionary make it a unique reference work for North Carolina and one of the most comprehensive state gazetteers ever published in this country. It is a product of a 15 year study of old and new maps, reports, and surveys plus information accumulated from extensive correspondence with interested residents throughout the state. The preface is a good guide to bibliographical sources as well as how to use the volume. Location of each county is given on a small map under each county entry.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies

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