Nomenclature notes

Nomenclature notes

Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.)

Names, Geographical

Reports

These notes on place names in the Smokies were made by Horace Kephart and were collected by George Masa. George Masa (1885-1933) was active in the Appalachian Trail Club and in the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In 1931, he was named to the three-person nomenclature committee for the North Carolina Park Commission and had the responsibility for accurately naming the peaks, streams, and other features. Mutual interests fostered Masa’s friendship with Horace Kephart (1862-1931), a noted author and promoter of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Kephart and Masa often hiked together with park officials on inspection trips and provided information to stir public interest. Kephart wrote many articles promoting regional conservation and the park movement.

Kephart, Horace, 1862-1931

George Masa Collection

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

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