Johntown is an extinct town in Dawson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]
History
A post office called Johntown was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1944. [2] The community was named after John S. Holden, an early postmaster. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johntown (historical)
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 122. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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