Diamond, Georgia Explained

Diamond is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Diamond was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1953.[1] The community took its name from the nearby Diamond company mines.[2]

References

34.6742°N -84.2761°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 22 April 2018.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 62 . 0-915430-00-2.

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