Chattoogaville, Georgia

Chattoogaville is an unincorporated community in Chattooga County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] The community lies about 12 miles (19 km) south of the county seat at Summerville.[2]

History

A post office called Chattoogaville was established in 1840, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3] The community takes its name from nearby Chattooga River.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chattoogaville, Georgia
  2. "Chattooga County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 37. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  3. "Chattooga County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  4. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 40. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.


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