Blitch, Georgia Explained

Blitch is an unincorporated community in Bulloch County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Blitch was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1919.^[1] W. H. Blitch, an early postmaster and local merchant, most likely gave the community his last name.^[2] In 1900, the community had 51 inhabitants.^[3]

References

32.5897°N -81.7822°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bulloch County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 September 2017.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 20 . 0-915430-00-2.
3. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. 1906. State historical association. 194.