Jamestown, Georgia

Jamestown is an extinct town in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States.

History

A post office called Jamestown was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1914.[1] The community was named after John A. James, a railroad agent.[2]

References

  1. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 119. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.


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