Blanton, Georgia Explained

Blanton is an unincorporated community in Lowndes County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Blanton was laid out in 1896, and named after J. N. Blanton, an original owner of the site.[1] A post office called Blanton was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] A variant name was "Blanton Station". In 1900, the community had 88 inhabitants.[3]

References

30.8303°N -83.1189°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 20 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Lowndes 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. 192.

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