Blount, Georgia

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

History

The community was named after James Henderson Blount (1837–1903), U.S. congressman from Georgia. [2] A post office called Blount was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1906. [3] In 1900, the community had 57 inhabitants. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blount, Georgia
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 20. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Monroe 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.  196.

Coordinates: 33°10′49″N83°57′34″W / 33.18028°N 83.95944°W / 33.18028; -83.95944


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