Elmodel, Georgia
Elmodel is an unincorporated community in northern Baker County, Georgia, United States. It lies on State Route 37 to the northeast of the city of Newton, the county seat of Baker County.[1] Its elevation is 161 feet (49 m).[2]
Elmodel | |
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  Elmodel Location within the state of Georgia  Elmodel Elmodel (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 31°20′45″N 84°28′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Baker |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 331656 |
History
A post office called Elmodel was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1967.[3] Elmodel most likely is an invented name.[4]
References
- Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, p. 29.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elmodel, Georgia, Geographic Names Information System, 1979-09-25. Accessed 2007-12-23.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 72. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Baker County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Georgia highlighting Baker County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
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