State Information
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Georgia
"the fourth state"quarter struck by
the mint on
July 19, 1999 |
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| The quarter's stateside face is a silhouette of the state with a
peach and wreath-like border of five oak sprigs. The state motto "Wisdom, Justice,
and Moderation" completes the wreath. |
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Admitted to Union: |
January 02, 1788 |
Bits of
History Update:
Which four states meet at a
common point?
How many states border the
Great Lakes?
1996 Summer Olympics
Centennial Park. |
| Order Admitted: |
4 |
| Capital: |
Atlanta |
| Largest City: |
Atlanta |
| Nickname: |
Peach State |
| State Bird: |
Brown Thrasher |
| State Flower: |
Cherokee Rose |
| State Tree: |
Live Oak |
| State Motto: |
Wisdom, Justice and Moderation |
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State Name Origin:
Named for King George II of England, who granted James Oglethorpe a charter to find the
colony of Georgia in 1732.
Fun State Facts:
Georgia has a population of 7,421,800 10th in the nation. Its land area is 57,919 square
miles,
21st in the nation. The highest point is Brasstown Bald at 4,784 feet above sea level.
Historic
Savannah is one of the states great cities. The city was the first planned city in America
and
was laid out by English General James Oglethorpe in 1733 into 24 public squares and
surrounding lots. Today 22 of the 24 squares have been restored to reflect the early
history of
the city. Old houses and trees draped with Spanish moss make the area unique and steeped
in
ghost stories. Augusta is home to the premier United States golf tournament, the Masters
which was started in 1934. Georgia is also home to the famous Vidalia onion and to Hank
Aaron's record breaking 715th home run.
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