Harrisonville, Georgia

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

History

A variant name was "Asbury". [1] A post office called Asbury was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1905. [2] In 1900, the community had 53 inhabitants. [3] Harrisonville was an incorporated town until its municipal charter was dissolved in 1995. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harrisonville
  2. ↑ "Troup County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  3. ↑ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p.  85.
  4. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 104. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

33°10′33″N84°59′19″W / 33.17583°N 84.98861°W / 33.17583; -84.98861


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