Center Post, Georgia
Center Post is an unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
A post office called Centre Post was established in 1884 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. Center Post was named from its relatively central location between Bronco and Trion. Another tradition states a hitching post in center of town caused the name to be adopted.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Center Post, Georgia
- ^ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. 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". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 106. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
34°36′29″N 85°21′11″W / 34.60806°N 85.35306°W