Robertstown, Georgia

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Robertstown is an unincorporated community in White County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1] It is located along the crossroads of State Routes 17, 75, and 356.

History

A post office called Robertstown was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1969. [2] The community was named after Charles Roberts, the original owner of the town site. [3]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Robertstown as a town in 1913. [4] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1921. [5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robertstown, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 190. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  4. ↑ Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. State printer. 1913. p. 1123.
  5. ↑ Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1921. p. 1062.

34°42′36″N83°44′27″W / 34.71000°N 83.74083°W / 34.71000; -83.74083

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