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Persimmon, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°53′46″N 83°30′43″W / 34.89611°N 83.51194°W / 34.89611; -83.51194
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Persimmon is an unincorporated community in rural Rabun County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is the location of the James Henry and Rachel Kilby House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History

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The community was so named for the persimmon trees near the original town site.[2] A post office called Persimmon was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1931.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Persimmon, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 174. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 19, 2019.

34°53′46″N 83°30′43″W / 34.89611°N 83.51194°W / 34.89611; -83.51194