Sun Hill, Georgia

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Sun Hill is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

The name Sun Hill was adopted when the railroad was extended to the site. [2] A post office called Sun Hill was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1930. [3] A variant name is "Sunhill". [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sun Hill
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 216. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 20 June 2019.