It's named after King George.
In 1732, James Oglethorpe was given a charter from King George II to create a new colony which he would name Georgia.
Georgia colony
The official name for the colony of Georgia was the Province of Georgia. General James Oglethorpe received a charter from George II in 1732. The colony was named after King George. Oglethorpe started the colony as a haven for debtors.
Georgia, is the name of the colony.
The colony of Georgia was founded for all of the Englishmen. They were all given freedom in religion except the Catholics.
"Georgia" was the name given to this last of the thirteen colonies in honor of King George II of England.
It was originally founded as a colony for debtors. It has original in it's name
From King George II of England
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The colony north of Georgia was South Carolina.
Georgia is a female given name derived from the Greek for "farmer".
Georgia