Protection, Georgia Explained

Protection is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States.

History

A post office called Protection was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1934.[1] The origin of the name "Protection" is obscure.[2]

References

34.6858°N -84.3158°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
  2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 141–143.

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