New Switzerland, Georgia

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New Switzerland is an unincorporated community in Habersham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

A post office called New Switzerland was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1889. [2] The community was named after Switzerland, the native land of a large share of the first settlers. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Switzerland, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 158. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

34°32′09″N83°27′55″W / 34.53583°N 83.46528°W / 34.53583; -83.46528

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