Walnut, Georgia

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Walnut is an extinct town in Lumpkin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

A post office called Walnut was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1933. [2] The community was named for the walnut trees native to the area. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walnut (historical)
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 245. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

34°40′20.33″N83°55′20.67″W / 34.6723139°N 83.9224083°W / 34.6723139; -83.9224083


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