Calico Valley

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Calico Valley is a valley in Bartow County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1] The valley contains Calico Creek which emerges from a spring in the valley and runs through the base until it joins the larger Pinelog Creek.

Calico Valley was named from the fact the local women were so fond of wearing calico, according to local history. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calico Valley
  2. "Bartow County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 15. Retrieved 23 April 2015.

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