Blountsville, Georgia Explained

Blountsville is an extinct town in Jones County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

History

The first permanent settlement at Blountsville was made before 1817.[1] The community was named after the local Blount family. A variant name was "Blountville". A post office called Blountsville was established in 1819, and remained in operation until 1899.[2] After Blountsville was badly damaged in the Civil War, its population dwindled.

References

33.1097°N -83.4819°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 21 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 April 2018.