Portland, Georgia
Portland is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Portland was established in 1911, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1929.[2] The community was named after the local Southern States Portland Cement Company, a manufacturer of Portland cement.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Portland, Georgia
- "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- "Polk County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 101. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Polk County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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