Banning, Georgia Explained

Banning is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A former variant name was "Bowenville". William Bowen was the first postmaster, and gave the community its original name.^[1] A post office called Banning was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1942.^[2]

References

33.5119°N -84.9311°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 23 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 April 2018.