Stellaville, Georgia Explained

Stellaville is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

An early variant name was "Sisterville". A post office called Stellaville was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1954.[1] The present name is after Stella Brinson, the daughter of a local citizen.[2]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Stellaville as a town in 1891.[3] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

References

33.1903°N -82.3311°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 18 June 2019.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 212 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Book: Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. 1892. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 753.

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