Ramhurst, Georgia
Ramhurst is an unincorporated community in Murray County, Georgia, United States. The community is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 411 and U.S. Route 76, 5.2 miles (8.4 km) south-southeast of Chatsworth.
Ramhurst, Georgia | |
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  Ramhurst  Ramhurst | |
| Coordinates: 34°41′53″N 84°43′51″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Murray |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 706 & 762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 356486[1] |
Ramhurst was first called "Ramsey", after A. K. Ramsey, the proprietor of a local gristmill and country store.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ramhurst
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 184. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Murray County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Georgia highlighting Murray County | |
| Town | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
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