Center Post, Georgia Explained

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

History

A post office called Centre Post was established in 1884 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.^[1] Center Post was named from its relatively central location between Bronco and Trion.^[2] Another tradition states a hitching post in center of town caused the name to be adopted.^[3]

References

34.6081°N -85.3531°W

Notes and References

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