Almon, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

Almon is an unincorporated community in Newton County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Almon was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1931.[2] The community derives its name from Thomas J. Almond, an early postmaster.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Almon
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 4. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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Municipalities and communities of Newton County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Covington
Cities
  • Covington
  • Mansfield
  • Oxford
  • Porterdale
  • Social Circle‡
Map of Georgia highlighting Newton County
Town
  • Newborn
Unincorporated
communities
  • Alcovy
  • Almon
  • Dixie
  • Hayston
  • Starrsville
Footnotes
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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33°37′09″N 83°55′20″W / 33.61917°N 83.92222°W / 33.61917; -83.92222


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