Allon, Georgia

Allon is an extinct town in Crawford County in the state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1] Allon is a name derived from the French meaning "in the woods".[2]

History

Allon was one of many "boom towns" that sprung up in the early 19th century. Allon was formed around the Atlanta Sand & Supply Company, which used the railroads to ship sand for the creation of concrete.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allon
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 3. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Q&A with Victoria Simmons author of "Vanished Towns Revisited: Crawford County and Byron, Georgia"". The Telegraph. May 28, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2023.

32°38′16″N 83°59′02″W


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