Almon, Georgia
Almon is an unincorporated community in Newton County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History[]
A post office called Almon was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1931.[2] The community derives its name from Thomas J. Almond, an early postmaster.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Almon
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 4. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Coordinates: 33°37′09″N 83°55′20″W / 33.61917°N 83.92222°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Newton County, Georgia
- Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Atlanta Metropolitan Area geography stubs