Ashton, Georgia Explained

Ashton is an unincorporated community in Ben Hill County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Ashton was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1907.[1] The community had a railroad depot on the Atlantic and Birmingham railroad.[2] Ashton once had a schoolhouse, now defunct.

References

31.705°N -83.1561°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ben Hill County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 September 2017.
  2. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. 1906. State historical association. 90.

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