Why is Georgia called "The Peach State"?

It grows more Cotton than peaches!

Why is Georgia called "The Peach State"?
Because they grow the best peaches. Same reason Italy and France are known for their wine, Switzerland for their chocolate. It is simply the best.
Reply:becouse there peaches are the best
Reply:I guess it refers to the women in that state. Georgia being a southern state, the women are suppossed to wholesome. That means the same goes for their vaginas which is commonly referred to as peach. Haven't you heard of the term 'eating peach'?
Reply:they all have pink fuzzy butts
Reply:Georgia Peaches.. You really should try their cobbler and you would never again question why.
Reply:the grow alot of peaches and theres the saying that women there are Georgia peachs you know what i wanna know whys New Jersey the Garden state????
Reply:because their peaches are the sweetest and make the best cobbler around
Reply:Well, Louisiana is "The Pelican State" when all the pelicans I ever saw were in Florida! Why not the "Swamp State" or the "Alligator State"?
Reply:Georgia


Georgia is known as the “Peach State” because of the growers' reputation for producing the highest quality fruit. The peach became the official state fruit in 1995.





I must say both South Carolina and New Hampshire grow better peaches than Georgia.
Reply:Cause the peaches are so freakin awesome.
Reply:since slavery revolved around cotton, i doubt that georgia would want to have that association...





somehow the cotton state just doesn't paint that perfect picture that peaches do
Reply:Right not quantity but quality of peaches
Reply:Cause the Cotton State does not sound so sweet LOL
Reply:This will tell you everything and more http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/A...



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