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Blount, Georgia

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Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

Blount is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was named after James Henderson Blount (1837–1903), U.S. congressman from Georgia. A post office called Blount was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1906. In 1900, the community had 57 inhabitants.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blount, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 20. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  4. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 196.
Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Georgia, United States
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33°10′49″N 83°57′34″W / 33.18028°N 83.95944°W / 33.18028; -83.95944


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