China Hill, Georgia Explained

China Hill is an unincorporated community in Telfair County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Chinahill was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1904.^[1] The community was named for a grove of chinaberry trees near the original town site.^[2]

References

31.8531°N -83.0844°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 April 2018.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 42 . 0-915430-00-2.