Mountville, Georgia

Mountville is an unincorporated community in Troup County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] The community was struck by an EF2 tornado (albeit at EF1 strength) on January 12, 2023. The tornado injured four people along its path as well.[2]

History

The community was so named on account of its lofty elevation.[3] A post office called Mountville was established in 1835.[4]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Mountville as a town in 1897.[5] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mountville, Georgia
  2. "January 12, 2023 Tornado Outbreak". www.weather.gov. National Weather Service Peachtree City GA. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 153. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  5. Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1898. p. 274.

33°02′21″N 84°52′51″W


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