New Switzerland, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°32′09″N 83°27′55″W / 34.53583°N 83.46528°W / 34.53583; -83.46528
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New Switzerland is an

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

History

A post office called New Switzerland was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1889.[2] The community was named after Switzerland, the native land of a large share of the first settlers.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Switzerland, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
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34°32′09″N 83°27′55″W / 34.53583°N 83.46528°W / 34.53583; -83.46528