Cedar Grove, Walker County, Georgia
Cedar Grove is an unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is approximately seven miles (11 km) from LaFayette, the county seat.[2]
History
The community was descriptively named for a grove of cedar trees near the original town site.[3] A post office called Cedar Grove was established in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cedar Grove, Walker County, Georgia
- "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 106. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 37. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
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