Zenith, Georgia

Zenith is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Georgia, United States.[1]

Zenith
Zenith
Location within the state of Georgia
Zenith
Zenith (the United States)
Coordinates: 32°36′43″N 83°58′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyCrawford
Elevation
584 ft (178 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)478
GNIS ID326604[1]

History

A post office called Zenith was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The community was so named on account of its lofty elevation.[3]

Notes

  1. "Zenith, Georgia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 261. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.


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