Alpine, Georgia
Alpine is an unincorporated community in Chattooga County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] The community is located on the northwest side of the in northwest Georgia southeast of Menlo. It is on Georgia Route 337 north of .[2]
History[]
The community was named after the Swiss Alps on account of its lofty elevation.[3] A post office called Alpine was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1900.[4] A Civil War skirmish occurred near the town site in 1863.[5]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alpine, Georgia
- ^ Lirley, Georgia, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1966 (1991 rev.)
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 4. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Chattooga County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 53.
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Coordinates: 34°27′21″N 85°29′30″W / 34.45583°N 85.49167°W
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