Ernest Neal

Ernest Neal
Born 1858
Calhoun, Georgia, U.S.
Died January 7, 1943(1943-01-07)
Pen name Ernest Neal
Genre Poetry

Ernest Neal was the 2nd Poet Laureate of Georgia. He was born in Sparta, Georgia (U.S.) in 1858. He lived in Dahlonega for some time, but Calhoun, GA was his home.[1]

Biography

Neal became Georgia's 2nd Poet Laureate on August 20, 1927. He held the position until his death on January 7, 1943.[2]

One of Neal's best known poems,"The Indian's Heart," was recited at the dedication of the New Echota Monument near Calhoun.[3]

New Echota was the last standing capital of the Cherokee Indians before they were relocated to Oklahoma (i.e. "The Trail of Tears")from 1838-1839;[4] President Andrew Jackson had much to do with this.

Neal wrote many poems about Calhoun and New Echota.

Poems

"The Land of the Cherokee" Ernest Neal, Poet Laureate of Georgia, Calhoun,Georgia

Poem read at dedication of the New Echota Monument, 1931


Bibliography

A second book of verse. Macon: J.W. Burke, 1928.

Yonah, and other poems. Atlanta: Unknown Publisher, 1920.

References

  1. ↑ http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/GeorgiaReferenceShelf/pdf/5halloffame.pdf Georgia Reference Shelf
  2. ↑ http://www.e-referencedesk.com/resources/state-symbols/georgia/poet-laureate.html E-Reference Desk
  3. ↑ http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/meta/html/dlg/vang/meta_dlg_vang_gor312.html?Welcome Digital Library of Georgia
  4. ↑ http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1410 New Georgia Encyclopedia


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