Oostanaula, Georgia

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Oostanaula is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History[]

A post office called Oostanaula was established in 1881, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1920.[2] Oostanaula is a name derived from the Cherokee language meaning "shoally river".[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oostanaula, Georgia
  2. ^ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 92. Retrieved 26 April 2015.

Coordinates: 34°28′53″N 85°00′52″W / 34.48139°N 85.01444°W / 34.48139; -85.01444


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