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Ascalon, Georgia

Ascalon is an unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Ascalon was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919. The community took its name after the ancient city of Ashkelon.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ascalon, Georgia
  2. ^ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. ^ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 106. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°50′22″N 85°25′29″W / 34.83944°N 85.42472°W / 34.83944; -85.42472