Greenbush, Georgia

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Greenbush is an extinct town in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

A post office called "Green Bush" was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1927. [2] The community was named for a prominent green bush which grew at the original town site. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenbush (historical)
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 98. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

34°38′9.30″N85°11′30.83″W / 34.6359167°N 85.1918972°W / 34.6359167; -85.1918972


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