Center Post, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°36′29″N 85°21′11″W / 34.60806°N 85.35306°W / 34.60806; -85.35306
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Center Post is an

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

History

A post office called Centre Post was established in 1884 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] Center Post was named from its relatively central location between Bronco and Trion.[3] Another tradition states a hitching post in center of town caused the name to be adopted.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Center Post, Georgia
  2. ^ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
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  4. ^ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 106. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°36′29″N 85°21′11″W / 34.60806°N 85.35306°W / 34.60806; -85.35306