A new map called "The Atlas of True Names" traces the etymological roots of place names and translates them into English. Speigel Online has a story and a slideshow with some of those names.
North Carolina is between Virgin's Land and Farmer's Land.
Well, then.









WRAL.com welcomes your comments on this story. All comments are moderated prior to publication based on our posting guidelines. Please review them prior to posting and if your message is not approved.
This story is closed for comments. Comments on WRAL.com news stories are accepted and moderated between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.