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Portland, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°03′26″N 85°02′11″W / 34.05722°N 85.03639°W / 34.05722; -85.03639
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Portland is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Portland was established in 1911, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1929.[2] The community was named after the local Southern States Portland Cement Company, a manufacturer of Portland cement.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Portland, Georgia
  2. ^ "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Polk County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 101. Retrieved 26 April 2015.

34°03′26″N 85°02′11″W / 34.05722°N 85.03639°W / 34.05722; -85.03639