Folsom, Georgia

Folsom is an unincorporated community in Bartow County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

Folsom Glade Road in Folsom

History

A post office was established at Folsom in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[2] The community was named for Frances Folsom Cleveland, First Lady of the United States (1886–1889).[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Folsom, Georgia
  2. "Bartow County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  3. "Bartow County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 19. Retrieved 24 April 2015.


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