Johnstonville, Georgia

Johnstonville is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

Johnstonville was founded in 1821, and served as temporary county seat.[2] A post office called Johnstonville was established in 1839, and remained in operation until 1905.[3] The community most likely was named after one of two Johnston family of pioneer settlers.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johnstonville, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Lamar County Historical Markers Johnstonville - 1821". Georgia Info. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  4. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 121. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°05′22″N 84°04′28″W / 33.08944°N 84.07444°W / 33.08944; -84.07444

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