High Point, Georgia

High Point is a CDP and unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

For the Atlanta neighborhood, see High Point, Atlanta.

History

A post office called High Point was established in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922.[2] The community was named from its lofty elevation near Lookout Mountain.[3][4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: High Point, Georgia
  2. "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. "Walker County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 110. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  4. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 109. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°51′48″N 85°22′01″W


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