Matt, Georgia

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Matt, Georgia
Unincorporated community
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Matt
Location in the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°17′56.4″N84°9′10.8″W / 34.299000°N 84.153000°W / 34.299000; -84.153000
Country United States
State Georgia
County Forsyth
Elevation
1,220 ft (370 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

Matt is an unincorporated community in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. It is located on Georgia State Route 369, which is named Matt Highway where it passes through the community.

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History

A post office was in operation at Matt from 1896 until 1911. [1] The identity of the town's namesake is unclear; it possibly was named after Matt J. Williams, a county judge. [2]

Education

References

  1. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 144. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
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