Parkertown, Georgia

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

History

Parkertown was established in 1832, and named after Joseph A. Parker, a pioneer citizen. [2] Variant names were "Parker" and "Parkers Store". [1] A post office called Parker's Store was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1906. [3]

A gristmill once stood near the town site on Big Shoal Creek. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parkertown
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 171. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Parkertown – 1832". Georgia Historical Society. Retrieved April 3, 2019.

34°27′27″N83°02′24″W / 34.45750°N 83.04000°W / 34.45750; -83.04000


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