Long Cane is an unincorporated community in Troup County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The name sometimes is spelled "Longcane".
History
The community takes its name from nearby Long Cane Creek. A post office called Long Cane was established in 1834, and remained in operation until 1900.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Long Cane
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 135. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Troup County, Georgia, United States | ||
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County seat: LaGrange | ||
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Unincorporated communities | ||
Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
32°57′23″N 85°08′27″W / 32.95639°N 85.14083°W / 32.95639; -85.14083
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