Aonia, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Aonia was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1918. [2] Aonia was located inland away from railroad lines. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aonia, Georgia
  2. "Wilkes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  3. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p.  68.

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