Huguenot, Georgia

Huguenot (/hjudʒnɑːt/) is an extinct town in Elbert County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Huguenot was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The community most likely was named for the fact a share of the first settlers were descended from the Huguenots.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Huguenot (historical)
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 113. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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Municipalities and communities of Elbert County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Elberton
Cities
  • Bowman
  • Elberton
Map of Georgia highlighting Elbert County
CDP
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Unincorporated
communities
  • Beverly
  • Centerville
  • Coldwater
  • Hard Cash
  • Heardmont
  • Montevideo‡
  • Rock Branch
  • Ruckersville
Ghost towns
  • Huguenot
  • Petersburg
Footnotes
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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