Oostanaula, Georgia

Oostanaula is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.^[1]

History

A post office called Oostanaula was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920.^[2] Oostanaula is a name derived from the Cherokee language meaning "shoally river".^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oostanaula, Georgia
↑ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
↑ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 92. Retrieved 26 April 2015.

Municipalities and communities of Gordon County, Georgia, United States

County seat: Calhoun

Cities	Calhoun Fairmount Plainville Resaca

Town	Ranger

Unincorporated communities	Audubon Blackwood Cash Colima Crane Eater Damascus Decora Farmville Fidelle Lewis Corner Lily Pond McDaniels New Town Nickelsville Oakman Oostanaula Petersburg Red Bud Reeves Ryo Sonoraville Soapstick Sugar Valley

Coordinates: 34°28′53″N 85°00′52″W / 34.48139°N 85.01444°W / 34.48139; -85.01444

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