Johnstonville, Georgia Explained

Johnstonville is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Johnstonville was founded in 1821, and served as temporary county seat.[1] A post office called Johnstonville was established in 1839, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community most likely was named after one of two Johnston family of pioneer settlers.[3]

References

33.0894°N -84.0744°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lamar County Historical Markers Johnstonville - 1821 . Georgia Info . 9 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 January 2019.
  3. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 121 . 0-915430-00-2.

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