Cassandra, Georgia Explained

Cassandra is an unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Cassandra was established in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950.[1] The community was named after the Cassandra, the ship an early settler had traveled in on a transatlantic voyage.[2] An early variant name was "Hiniard's Crossroad".[3]

References

34.7842°N -85.3981°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Walker County . Jim Forte Postal History . 26 April 2015.
  2. News: Walker County. Calhoun Times . 1 September 2004 . 26 April 2015 . 106.
  3. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 36 . 0-915430-00-2.

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