Blitch, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Blitch was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1919. [2] W. H. Blitch, an early postmaster and local merchant, most likely gave the community his last name. [3] In 1900, the community had 51 inhabitants. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blitch, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Bulloch County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 20. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  4. ↑ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p.  194.

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