Portland, Georgia
Portland is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Portland was established in 1911, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1929.[2] The community was named after the local Southern States Portland Cement Company, a manufacturer of Portland cement.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Portland, Georgia
- ↑ "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ "Polk County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 101. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
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