Patten, Georgia Explained

Patten is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Patten was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1907.[1] It is unknown why the name "Patten" was applied to this place.[2]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Patten as a town in 1907; the town's municipal charter was repealed in 1912.[3]

References

30.9172°N -83.8147°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 April 2019.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 172 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Book: Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. 1912. State printer. 1200.

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