Diamond, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Diamond was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1953. [2] The community took its name from the nearby Diamond company mines. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Diamond, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 62. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

34°40′27″N84°16′34″W / 34.67417°N 84.27611°W / 34.67417; -84.27611


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