Jamestown, Georgia

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Jamestown is an extinct town in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States. [1]

History

A post office called Jamestown was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1914. [2] The community was named after John A. James, a railroad agent. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jamestown, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 119. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

32°16′20.54″N84°50′20.73″W / 32.2723722°N 84.8390917°W / 32.2723722; -84.8390917


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