Berzelia, Georgia Explained

Berzelia, Georgia
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Georgia#USA
Pushpin Label:Berzelia
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Columbia
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:495
Coordinates:33.4067°N -82.2514°W
Area Code:706 & 762
Blank Name:GNIS ID
Blank Info:331141

Berzelia is an unincorporated community in Columbia County in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is located on U.S. Route 78, west-southwest of Downtown Augusta and east of Harlem.

History

A post office called Berzelia was established in 1835 and remained in operation until 1933.[1] In 1900, the community had 84 inhabitants.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Columbia 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. 180.