Kensington, Georgia

34°46′29.88″N 85°22′20.47″W Kensington is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Georgia, United States,[1] northwest of LaFayette.

History

A post office called Kensington was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[2] The community was named after Kensington, Pennsylvania.[3][4]

Historic sites

Kensington contains three properties or districts that are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places:

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kensington, 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. 124. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.


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