Amicalola Falls

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Amicalola Falls
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Amicalola Falls is located in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location Dawson County, Georgia, USA
Coordinates 34°33′50″N 84°14′23″W / 34.563979°N 84.2396394°W / 34.563979; -84.2396394Coordinates: 34°33′50″N 84°14′23″W / 34.563979°N 84.2396394°W / 34.563979; -84.2396394
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

  1. ^ 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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