Aska, Georgia Explained

Aska is an unincorporated community in Fannin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

"Aska" is a name derived from the Cherokee language meaning "winter house".[1] Prior to European colonization, the area that is now Aska was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years.

A post office called Aska was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1958.[2] The community was located inland away from the railroad.[3]

References

34.7678°N -84.2622°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 8 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Fannin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 September 2017.
  3. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. 1906. State historical association. 91.

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