Oostanaula, Georgia

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Oostanaula is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

A post office called Oostanaula was established in 1881, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1920. [2] Oostanaula is a name derived from the Cherokee language meaning "shoally river". [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oostanaula, Georgia
  2. "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 92. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

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