Lang, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Lang was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1896. [2] Benjamin F. Lang, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lang (historical)
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 129. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

33°36′22.40″N84°55′53.79″W / 33.6062222°N 84.9316083°W / 33.6062222; -84.9316083


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