Blitch, Georgia

Coordinates: 32°35′23″N 81°46′56″W / 32.58972°N 81.78222°W / 32.58972; -81.78222
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Blitch is an

unincorporated community in Bulloch County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Blitch was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1919.[2] W. H. Blitch, an early postmaster and local merchant, most likely gave the community his last name.[3] In 1900, the community had 51 inhabitants.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blitch, Georgia
  2. ^ "Bulloch County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
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  4. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 194.

32°35′23″N 81°46′56″W / 32.58972°N 81.78222°W / 32.58972; -81.78222