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Chattoogaville, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°20′42″N 85°26′49″W / 34.34500°N 85.44694°W / 34.34500; -85.44694
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Chattoogaville
Chattoogaville is located in Georgia
Chattoogaville
Chattoogaville
Location in Georgia
Chattoogaville is located in the United States
Chattoogaville
Chattoogaville
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 34°20′42″N 85°26′49″W / 34.34500°N 85.44694°W / 34.34500; -85.44694
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyChattooga

Chattoogaville is an unincorporated community in Chattooga County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] The community lies about 12 miles (19 km) south of the county seat at Summerville.[2]

History

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A post office called Chattoogaville was established in 1840, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3] The community takes its name from nearby Chattooga River.[4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chattoogaville, Georgia
  2. ^ "Chattooga County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 37. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  3. ^ "Chattooga County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  4. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 40. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.