Altamaha, Georgia

History

A post office called Altamaha was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1945.[2] The community takes its name from the nearby Altamaha River.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altamaha, Georgia
  2. "Tattnall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  3. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 53.


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