Alpine, Georgia Explained

Official Name:Alpine
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Georgia#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Georgia##Location in the United States
Coordinates:34.4558°N -85.4917°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Name2:Chattooga

Alpine is an unincorporated community in Chattooga County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The community is located on the northwest side of the Broomtown Valley in northwest Georgia, southeast of Menlo. It is on Georgia Route 337 north of Alpine Creek.[1]

History

The community was named after the Swiss Alps on account of its lofty elevation.[2] A post office called Alpine was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1900.[3] A Civil War skirmish occurred near the town site in 1863.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Lirley, Georgia, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1966 (1991 rev.)
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 4 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Web site: Chattooga County . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 September 2017.
  4. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. 1906. State historical association. 53.