Hooker, Georgia Explained

Hooker is an unincorporated community in Dade County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Hooker was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1896.^[1] The community was named after Joseph Hooker (1814–1879), American Civil War major general.^[2]

References

34.9789°N -85.4339°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 January 2019.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 112 . 0-915430-00-2.