Boynton, Georgia

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

History

Boynton was originally called "Peavine", and under the latter name, the first permanent settlement was made in 1850. [2] A post office called Boynton was in operation from 1890 until 1903. [3] The community was named for Henry V. Boynton, who helped establish nearby Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boynton, Georgia
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 24. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Catoosa County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Catoosa County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved April 24, 2015.

34°55′24″N85°11′27″W / 34.92333°N 85.19083°W / 34.92333; -85.19083

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