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Blanton, Georgia

Blanton is an unincorporated community in Lowndes County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Blanton was laid out in 1896, and named after J. N. Blanton, an original owner of the site. A post office called Blanton was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1918. A variant name was "Blanton Station". In 1900, the community had 88 inhabitants.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blanton
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 20. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Lowndes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  4. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 192.

30°49′49″N 83°07′08″W / 30.83028°N 83.11889°W / 30.83028; -83.11889