Johntown, Georgia Explained

Johntown is an extinct town in Dawson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Johntown was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1944.[1] The community was named after John S. Holden, an early postmaster.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 January 2019.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 122 . 0-915430-00-2.

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