Beaverdale, Georgia

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Beaverdale, Georgia
Country United States
State Georgia
County Whitfield
Elevation
[1]
719 ft (219 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30710
GNIS feature ID331120 [1]

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

History

The community was named after the North American beaver. [2] A post office called Beaverdale was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1909. [3] In 1900, the community had 60 inhabitants. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaverdale, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 16. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Whitfield County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  4. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p.  150.

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