Sonoraville, Georgia Explained

Official Name:Sonoraville, Georgia
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Georgia#USA
Pushpin Label:Sonoraville
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Gordon
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:718
Coordinates:34.4481°N -84.8089°W
Area Code:706/762
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:323220[1]

Sonoraville is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, Georgia, United States, located seven miles outside Calhoun.

History

A post office called Sonoraville was established in 1854, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1909.[2] The community was probably named after Sonora, in commemoration of the Mexican–American War.[3]

Education

Sonoraville High School is the community's high school; it was created in 2005 for grades 9 and 10. Within the next two years, Sonoraville became a normal high school with all grades 9–12. The principal is Amy Stewart. The mascot is a phoenix, and the colors are red, black and white.

Notable people

George Right Smith - (1837 - 1903), private in the Confederate Army elevated to the rank of 1st lieutenant. Born in Cartersville, he bought a farm after the war and settled with his new wife in Sonoraville. Buried at the now Sonoraville Baptist Church cemetery.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: Gordon County . Jim Forte Postal History . 26 April 2015.
  3. News: Gordon County. Calhoun Times . 1 September 2004 . 26 April 2015 . 96.