Pumpkin, Georgia

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

History

Pumpkin takes its name from nearby Pumpkinvine Creek. [2] A post office called Pumpkin was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1891. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pumpkin, Georgia
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 182. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

33°55′43″N84°53′43″W / 33.92861°N 84.89528°W / 33.92861; -84.89528


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