Quill, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Quill was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1953. [2] The community was named after a local Cherokee scribe. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Quill, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 183. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

34°38′34″N84°18′01″W / 34.64278°N 84.30028°W / 34.64278; -84.30028

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