Conasauga, Georgia Explained

Conasauga is an extinct town in Gilmer County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Conasauga is the site of a former historic Cherokee settlement.^[1] "Conasauga" is a name derived from the Cherokee language meaning "grass".^[2] Variant names are "Connasauga", "Connesauga", "Connesawga", and "Cunasagee".

European Americans replaced them in this area after removal. They established a post office called "Connesauga" in 1880, and it operated until 1909.^[3] The people abandoned the community, moving to larger towns.

References

34.7822°N -84.5914°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Bright, William. Native American Placenames of the United States. 2004. University of Oklahoma Press. 978-0-8061-3598-4. 212.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 50 . 0-915430-00-2.
3. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 12 April 2018.