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Argo, Georgia

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Ghost town in the USA

Argo is a ghost town in Fannin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Prior to European colonization, the area that is now Argo was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years.

A post office called Argo was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1908. In 1900, the community had 42 inhabitants.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Argo
  2. "Fannin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  3. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 73.
Municipalities and communities of Fannin County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Blue Ridge
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Map of Georgia highlighting Fannin County
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34°41′28″N 84°08′29″W / 34.69111°N 84.14139°W / 34.69111; -84.14139


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