Georgia is known as the “Peach State.” • Peaches are a member of the rose family.

However, the fruit really got a name for itself during the civil war when soldiers from different states would pick peaches from the trees surrounding battlefields and were impressed by its deep flavor. The Georgian peach became renowned for its superior taste, appearance, and all-around quality.

But in popular culture, Georgia will always be the Peach State, and the peach became Georgia's official state fruit on April 7, 1995, Today in Georgia History.

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