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How many different regions are in the south?
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:00 pm
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:00 pm
I was talking with a friend at work today and we were discussing the sub regional areas and different cultures within the south east.
I couldn't think of what entire areas are called for some reason (North LA/South Central Arkansas for example) That or I've just never heard if they have a formal designation. What do you guys have?
Off the top of my head
Gulf Coast
Appalachia
The Delta
"Deep South"?
Piedmont?
I couldn't think of what entire areas are called for some reason (North LA/South Central Arkansas for example) That or I've just never heard if they have a formal designation. What do you guys have?
Off the top of my head
Gulf Coast
Appalachia
The Delta
"Deep South"?
Piedmont?
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Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:22 pm to TRUERockyTop
I just call the whole region "not Texas" and call it good 
For real, though, there are a LOT of sub-regions. I couldn't begin to name 'em all.
For real, though, there are a LOT of sub-regions. I couldn't begin to name 'em all.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:36 pm to TRUERockyTop
Would you put Florida in with the gulf coast? I don't think I would.
The delta… it's its own third world country
The delta… it's its own third world country
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:42 pm to TbirdSpur2010
I know East Texas is just as country as a lot of what is considered the traditional South Eastern states, but I've never considered Texas the South despite where it falls on the map.
When I think of the South I more think of: North/South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky and Florida(not really tho)
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:43 pm to AllbyMyRelf
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Would you put Florida in with the gulf coast? I don't think I would.
Maybe the panhandle. Not the rest of it though
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:52 pm to TRUERockyTop
We seem to have this discussion a lot.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:55 pm to TRUERockyTop
Arkansas alone would be broken up into Boston Mountains, Ozarks, River Valley, Ouchitas, Delta, and maybe even some more in Eastern/Southern Arkansas.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:02 pm to TbirdSpur2010
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I just call the whole region "not Texas" and call it good
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:10 pm to AllbyMyRelf
I can speak to the places I've lived.
In Florida, anything south of Ocala is not what I'd consider "South". Too many Carpetbaggers.
In Texas, anything west of DFW, I'd consider Southwest. But of course, it's Texas and it's a region all unto its own.
And of course Alabama is Deep South.
In Florida, anything south of Ocala is not what I'd consider "South". Too many Carpetbaggers.
In Texas, anything west of DFW, I'd consider Southwest. But of course, it's Texas and it's a region all unto its own.
And of course Alabama is Deep South.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:17 pm to blacknblu
I definitely get what you're saying. I'm more or less talking about lumping up the major areas.
For example, The Appalachian region then runs into the piedmont region which in turn runs into the Deep south which turns into the Gulf Coast etc.
For example, The Appalachian region then runs into the piedmont region which in turn runs into the Deep south which turns into the Gulf Coast etc.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:21 pm to TRUERockyTop
looks like two
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:26 pm to MIZ_COU
looks about right
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:31 pm to TRUERockyTop
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East Texas is just as country as a lot of what is considered the traditional South Eastern states, but I've never considered Texas the South despite where it falls on the map.
Agree on both counts
Parts of Texas are South-esque, but the whole thing is kind of its own thing.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:53 pm to TRUERockyTop
Kentucky itself is divided up into several different regions. This is probably closest to what I learned growing up.
Instead, in the Outer Bluegrass was The Knobs, Cumberland Plateau was Appalachian, and the Mississippi Plateau was the Pennyroyal.
Instead, in the Outer Bluegrass was The Knobs, Cumberland Plateau was Appalachian, and the Mississippi Plateau was the Pennyroyal.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 10:03 pm to BluegrassBelle
Bama would have the Northern Plateau, Central Appalachian ridge, Southwest Gulf Coast, Southeast Plains. All very different geographically
Posted on 9/7/16 at 10:11 pm to TRUERockyTop
I know the coastal region of South Carolina is called the Lowcountry. Heard that term a lot as a kid, believe it is still used.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 10:18 pm to TRUERockyTop
Cajun country
Mississippi delta
Appalachia
Gulf coast/pan handle
Atlantic coast
"Ozarkia"
Bourbon country
Mississippi delta
Appalachia
Gulf coast/pan handle
Atlantic coast
"Ozarkia"
Bourbon country
Posted on 9/7/16 at 10:25 pm to BluegrassBelle
That's cool. I've never seen that break down of Kentucky before. I didn't realiz how many different regions there are within the state.
Knoxville is on the edge of the Ridge and Valley and Blue Ridge sub regions I guess. The R&V & Cumberland plateau is surrounded by ridges between 1 - 3,500 ft. in elevation and border counties that are in the Blue Ridge section with mountains at 6k ft. + Definitely deep Appalachia
Knoxville is on the edge of the Ridge and Valley and Blue Ridge sub regions I guess. The R&V & Cumberland plateau is surrounded by ridges between 1 - 3,500 ft. in elevation and border counties that are in the Blue Ridge section with mountains at 6k ft. + Definitely deep Appalachia
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Posted on 9/7/16 at 10:33 pm to parrothead
That makes sense
Posted on 9/7/16 at 10:35 pm to ZouDawg88
It is esp when making a Lowcountry Boil aka Frogmore stew
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