High Point, Georgia Explained

High Point is a CDP and unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called High Point was established in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922.^[1] The community was named from its lofty elevation near Lookout Mountain.^{[2] [3]}

References

34.8633°N -85.3669°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Walker County . Jim Forte Postal History . 26 April 2015.
2. News: Walker County. Calhoun Times . 1 September 2004 . 26 April 2015 . 110.
3. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 109 . 0-915430-00-2.