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    Altamaha, Georgia

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    Not to be confused with Altamaha Place, Georgia or Altamaha Park, Georgia.

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

    History[edit]

    A post office called Altamaha was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1945.[2] The community takes its name from the nearby Altamaha River.[3]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altamaha, Georgia
    2. ^ "Tattnall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
    3. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 53.

    31°57′42″N 82°12′26″W / 31.96167°N 82.20722°W / 31.96167; -82.20722


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