Antioch, Troup County, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Antioch was established in 1846, and remained in operation until 1916. [2] In 1900, the community had 58 inhabitants. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Antioch, Troup County, Georgia
  2. "Troup County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  3. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p.  65.

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