Danburg, Georgia Explained

Danburg is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is about a mile southwest of the Lincoln County, Georgia line.

History

A variant name was "Danburgh". The community derives its name from one Samuel Danforth (1798-1856).^[1] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1904 as the "Town of Danburg", with municipal corporate limits extending in a one-mile radius from the front door of Anderson's country store.^[2] A post office called Danburg(h) was established in 1826, and remained in operation until 1980.^[3] Danburg's town charter was dissolved in 1995.

The Matthews House, located to the northeast of Danburg, in Lincoln County, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 58 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Book: Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. 1904. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 455.
3. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 April 2018.
4. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=76000641}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Matthews House ]. National Park Service. Margaret Chambers . Elizabeth Macgregor . February 12, 1976 . March 31, 2018. With .