Amicalola Falls
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| Location | Dawson County, Georgia, USA |
| Coordinates | 34°33′50″N 84°14′23″W / 34.563979°N 84.2396394°WCoordinates: 34°33′50″N 84°14′23″W / 34.563979°N 84.2396394°W |
| Type | Cascade |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (580 m) |
| Total height | 729 feet (222 m) |
| Watercourse | Little Amicalola Creek |
Amicalola Falls is a 729-foot (222 m) waterfall in Dawson County, Georgia, USA. It the highest waterfall in Georgia and is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia.[1] The name "Amicalola" is derived from a Cherokee language word meaning "tumbling waters."" It is located within Amicalola Falls State Park.
[edit] References
- ^ Boyd, Brian (2001). Waterfalls of the Southern Appalachians & Great Smoky Mountains. Clayton, GA: Fern Creek Press. ISBN 978-1-893651-08-1.
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