Durham, Georgia
Durham is an unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
Durham was first called Pittsburg; the present name is after the Durham Coal and Coke Company.[2] A post office called Pittsburg was in operation from 1900 until 1946.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Durham, Georgia
- ↑ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 107. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Walker County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 34°51′29″N 85°25′57″W / 34.85806°N 85.43250°W
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