Parkertown, Georgia
Parkertown is an
History
Parkertown was established in 1832, and named after Joseph A. Parker, a pioneer citizen.[2] Variant names were "Parker" and "Parkers Store".[1] A post office called Parker's Store was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]
A gristmill once stood near the town site on Big Shoal Creek.[4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parkertown
- ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ "Parkertown – 1832". Georgia Historical Society. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
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34°27′27″N 83°02′24″W / 34.45750°N 83.04000°W
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