At the suggestion of Justice John Vance Cotter, it was given the name "Gainesville" in honor of Gen. Edmund P. Gaines, a hero of the War of 1812, and a noted military surveyor and road-builder. Gainesville has been a part of the nation's governmental framework longer than 26 of the 50 states.
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The town was renamed in honor of General Edmund Pendleton Gaines, a hero of the War of 1812 (1812-15) who held a command in Georgia during the ensuing struggles ...
Gainesville is a city and the county seat of Hall County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 42,296.
May 4, 2008 · Most people familiar with local history know Gainesville is named in honor of Gen. Edmund Pendleton Gaines, but perhaps fewer know why.
Jul 13, 2021 · The city got its name in honor of General Edmund Pendleton Gaines, who Kyle said was an officer in the War of 1812 who became a very prominent ...
Gainesville, Georgia ; Nicknames: "Queen City of the Mountains", "Poultry Capital of the World" ; Location in Hall County and the state of Georgia.
Settled in 1818, it was named for General Edmund P. Gaines, who served in the War of 1812. Gainesville was heavily damaged and many lives were lost in tornadoes ...
Dec 18, 2023 · It was named in honor of General Edmund P. Gaines, a hero of the War of 1812 and a noted military surveyor and road-builder. Gainesville was ...
Apr 21, 2021 · Exactly 200 years ago today on April 21, 1821, the town formerly known as Mule Camp Springs was renamed Gainesville.
