Cedar Grove, Walker County, Georgia Explained

Cedar Grove is an unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is approximately 7miles from LaFayette, the county seat.[1]

History

The community was descriptively named for a grove of cedar trees near the original town site.[2] A post office called Cedar Grove was established in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[3]

References

34.7167°N -85.4261°W

Notes and References

  1. News: Walker County. Calhoun Times . 1 September 2004 . 26 April 2015 . 106.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 37 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Web site: Walker County . Jim Forte Postal History . 26 April 2015.

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