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Johnstonville, Georgia

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Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

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

History

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

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johnstonville, Georgia
  2. "Lamar County Historical Markers Johnstonville - 1821". Georgia Info. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 January 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.
Municipalities and communities of Lamar County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Barnesville
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Map of Georgia highlighting Lamar County
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33°05′22″N 84°04′28″W / 33.08944°N 84.07444°W / 33.08944; -84.07444


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