Parkertown is an unincorporated community in Hart County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]
History
Parkertown was established in 1832, and named after Joseph A. Parker, a pioneer citizen. [2] Variant names were "Parker" and "Parkers Store". [1] A post office called Parker's Store was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1906. [3]
A gristmill once stood near the town site on Big Shoal Creek. [4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parkertown
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 171. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ "Parkertown – 1832". Georgia Historical Society. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
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