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Almon, Georgia

Coordinates: 33°37′09″N 83°55′20″W / 33.61917°N 83.92222°W / 33.61917; -83.92222
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Almon is an unincorporated community in Newton County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

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A post office called Almon was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1931.[2] The community derives its name from Thomas J. Almond, an early postmaster.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Almon
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 4. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°37′09″N 83°55′20″W / 33.61917°N 83.92222°W / 33.61917; -83.92222