Banning, Georgia

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

History

A former variant name was "Bowenville". [1] William Bowen was the first postmaster, and gave the community its original name. [2] A post office called Banning was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1942. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Banning
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 23. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 April 2018.

Coordinates: 33°30′43″N84°55′52″W / 33.51194°N 84.93111°W / 33.51194; -84.93111