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Yukon (/ˈjuːkɒn/ YOO-kon) is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Yukon was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1916. The community was named after the contemporaneous gold rush in Yukon, Canada.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yukon, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 260. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Gilmer County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Ellijay
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Map of Georgia highlighting Gilmer County
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34°37′38″N 84°28′05″W / 34.62722°N 84.46806°W / 34.62722; -84.46806

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