Talona, Georgia

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

History

"talona" is a name of Cherokee origin. [2] Variant names include "Sanderstown", "Ta-Lo-Ney", "Tal-loe-ney", Talloney", "Taloney", and "Upper Talloney". [1] A post office called Talona was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1953. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Talona
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 221. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 June 2019.

Coordinates: 34°35′50″N84°30′43″W / 34.59722°N 84.51194°W / 34.59722; -84.51194