Talona, Georgia Explained

Talona is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

"talona" is a name of Cherokee origin.^[1] Variant names include "Sanderstown", "Ta-Lo-Ney", "Tal-loe-ney", Talloney", "Taloney", and "Upper Talloney". A post office called Talona was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1953.^[2]

References

34.5972°N -84.5119°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 221 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 June 2019.