Berryton, Georgia
Berryton is an unincorporated community in Chattooga County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
Berryton was originally called "Raccoon" after a local textile mill of the same name.[2] A post office called Berryton was established in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.[3] The present name is after John Berry, proprietor of the mill.[4][2]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Berryton, Georgia
- ^ a b "Chattooga County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 35. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
- ^ "Chattooga County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 17. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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