Sonoraville, Georgia

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Sonoraville, Georgia
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Coordinates: 34°26′53″N84°48′32″W / 34.44806°N 84.80889°W / 34.44806; -84.80889 Coordinates: 34°26′53″N84°48′32″W / 34.44806°N 84.80889°W / 34.44806; -84.80889
Country United States
State Georgia
County Gordon
Elevation
718 ft (219 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 706/762
GNIS feature ID323220 [1]

Sonoraville is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, Georgia, United States, located seven miles outside Calhoun.

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History

A post office called Sonoraville was established in 1854, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1909. [2] The community was probably named after Sonora, in commemoration of the Mexican–American War. [3]

Education

Sonoraville High School is the community's high school; it was created in 2005 for grades 9 and 10. Within the next two years, Sonoraville became a normal high school with all grades 9–12. The principal is Amy Stewart.[ as of? ] The mascot is a phoenix, and the colors are red, black and white.{{cn{{

Notable people

George Right Smith - (1837 - 1903), private in the Confederate Army elevated to the rank of 1st lieutenant. Born in Cartersville, he bought a farm after the war and settled with his new wife in Sonoraville. Buried at the now Sonoraville Baptist Church cemetery.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 96. Retrieved 26 April 2015.