Routledge Historical Gazetteer of the United States

The first place-by-place chronology of U.S. history, this book offers the student, researcher, or traveller a handy guide to find all the most important events that have occurred at any locality in the United States. Review 'Thissuperb new resourcecontains a wealth of local historical information... The entries, though brief, are nonetheless fascinating, as each presents the story of the town.' - Reference & Research Book News'Hellmann has created a valuable reference tool by pulling this information together in one volume... The Historical Gazetteer of the United States is a valuable addition to any reference collection.' - American Reference BooksAnnual'This reference book is unique in providing quick reference to American history by place... Recommended. General and academic collections.' - Choice About the Author Paul T. Hellmann is a freelance writer and geographer who most recently researched, wrote, and/or edited 33,000 entries (about one-fourth of the total) for the new Columbia Gazetteer of the World, for which he did field research in 37 states. He has also written a historical tour guide of Frederick County in Virginia and many articles for other reference books. Other work experience includes creating rural address systems for seven counties and researching address systems for the Census.