Linton, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

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

## History[edit]

A post office called Linton was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community was Judge Linton Stephens, the brother of Georgia and Confederate politician Alexander H. Stephens.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Linton, Georgia
2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 132\. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

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Municipalities and communities of Hancock County, Georgia, United States

County seat: Sparta

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* Sparta

Map of Georgia highlighting Hancock County

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* Carrs Station
* Culverton
* Devereux
* Linton
* Mayfield
* Powelton
* Shoulderbone

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33°07′00″N 82°59′34″W﻿ / ﻿33.11667°N 82.99278°W﻿ / 33.11667; -82.99278

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