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

History

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

References

1. ^ 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.

v t e Municipalities and communities of Newton County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Covington
Cities	Covington Mansfield Oxford Porterdale Social Circle‡
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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