Cassandra, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°47′03″N 85°23′53″W / 34.78417°N 85.39806°W / 34.78417; -85.39806
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Cassandra is an unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Cassandra was established in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950.[2] The community was named after the Cassandra, the ship an early settler had traveled in on a transatlantic voyage.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cassandra, Georgia
  2. ^ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 106. Retrieved 26 April 2015.

34°47′03″N 85°23′53″W / 34.78417°N 85.39806°W / 34.78417; -85.39806