New Switzerland, Georgia Explained

New Switzerland is an unincorporated community in Habersham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called New Switzerland was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1889.^[1] The community was named after Switzerland, the native land of a large share of the first settlers.^[2]

References

34.5358°N -83.4653°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 March 2019.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 158 . 0-915430-00-2.