Durham, Georgia

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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Durham, Georgia
  2. "Walker County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 107. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 27, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°51′29″N 85°25′57″W


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