High Point, Georgia

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High Point is a CDP and unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

A post office called High Point was established in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922. [2] The community was named from its lofty elevation near Lookout Mountain. [3] [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: High Point, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 110. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 109. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

34°51′48″N85°22′01″W / 34.86333°N 85.36694°W / 34.86333; -85.36694


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