Blitch is an unincorporated community in Bulloch County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]
History
A post office called Blitch was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1919. [2] W. H. Blitch, an early postmaster and local merchant, most likely gave the community his last name. [3] In 1900, the community had 51 inhabitants. [4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blitch, Georgia
- ^ "Bulloch County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 20. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 194.
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