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Walnut, Georgia

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Walnut is an extinct town in Lumpkin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Walnut was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1933. The community was named for the walnut trees native to the area.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walnut (historical)
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 245. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Dahlonega
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