Acton, Georgia

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Acton is an unincorporated community in Harris County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

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History

A post office called Acton was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1909. [2] The name is a transfer from Acton, London. [3]

Location

Acton is located along Georgia State Route 315 approximately 2 mi (3 km) west from its intersection with Interstate 185.

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acton, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 1. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

Coordinates: 32°39′10″N85°00′36″W / 32.65278°N 85.01000°W / 32.65278; -85.01000


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