Fortville, Georgia Explained

Fortville is an unincorporated community in Jones County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Fortville was in operation between 1825 and 1903.^[1] The community was named early from a pioneer fort which stood at the site.^[2] Variant names were "Old Fort" and "The Fortification".

Country doctor and poet Francis Orray Ticknor (1822-1874) was born in Fortville.^[3]

References

33.0533°N -83.4575°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 December 2018.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 86 . 0-915430-00-2.
3. Web site: Mallard . Joy . Francis Orray Ticknor . New Georgia Encyclopedia . September 4, 2013 . March 26, 2022 .