Hooker, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°58′44″N 85°26′02″W / 34.97889°N 85.43389°W / 34.97889; -85.43389
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Hooker is an

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

History

A post office called Hooker was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1896.[2] The community was named after Joseph Hooker (1814–1879), American Civil War major general.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hooker, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
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34°58′44″N 85°26′02″W / 34.97889°N 85.43389°W / 34.97889; -85.43389