Berryton, Georgia

Berryton is an unincorporated community in Chattooga County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Berryton was established in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.[2] The community was named for founder John Berry.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Berryton, Georgia
  2. "Chattooga County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  3. "Chattooga County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 35. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

Coordinates: 34°27′00″N 85°23′11″W / 34.45000°N 85.38639°W / 34.45000; -85.38639

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