Linton, Georgia
Linton is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
A post office called Linton was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1957. The community was Judge Linton Stephens, the brother of Georgia and Confederate politician Alexander H. Stephens.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Linton, Georgia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 132. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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33°07′00″N 82°59′34″W / 33.11667°N 82.99278°W
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