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Gerber, Georgia

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Gerber is a ghost town in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Gerber was established in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1895.[2] G. Fred Gerber, the first postmaster, gave the community its name.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gerber (historical)
  2. ^ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 108. Retrieved 26 April 2015.