Brookton, Georgia Explained

Brookton is an unincorporated community in Hall County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office was established at Brookton in 1914, and remained in operation until 1944.^[1] The community was named after John Prescott Brooke, a pioneer citizen.^[2]

References

34.445°N -83.7794°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 April 2018.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 26 . 0-915430-00-2.