Brookton, Georgia
Brookton is an unincorporated community in Hall County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office was established at Brookton in 1914, and remained in operation until 1944.[2] The community was named after John Prescott Brooke, a pioneer citizen.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brookton, Georgia
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 26. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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