Ascalon, Georgia

History

A post office called Ascalon was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.[2] The community took its name after the ancient city of Ashkelon.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ascalon, Georgia
  2. "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 106. Retrieved 26 April 2015.


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