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Sweden, Georgia

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Sweden is an extinct town in Pickens County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

History

A post office called Sweden was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1923. The community's name is a transfer from Sweden.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sweden
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 217. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Pickens County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Jasper
Cities
Map of Georgia highlighting Pickens County
Town
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost town
Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

34°32′36″N 84°38′31″W / 34.54333°N 84.64194°W / 34.54333; -84.64194


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