Cedar Grove, Walker County, Georgia
Cedar Grove is an unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is approximately seven miles (11 km) from LaFayette, the county seat.
History
The community was descriptively named for a grove of cedar trees near the original town site. A post office called Cedar Grove was established in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cedar Grove, Walker County, Georgia
- ^ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 106. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 37. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
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