Bolivar, Georgia Explained

Bolivar is an unincorporated community in Bartow County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Bolivar had its start as a depot on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.[1]

A post office called Bolivar was established in 1888, and closed in 1901.[2]

The community was named after Simón Bolívar, a Venezuelan statesman and military leader who led several South American nations to independence from the Spanish Empire.[3]

References

34.3697°N -84.7117°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 22 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Bartow County . Jim Forte Postal History . 23 April 2015.
  3. News: Bartow County . Calhoun Times . September 1, 2004 . 23 April 2015 . 15.