Robertstown, Georgia

Robertstown is an unincorporated community in White County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Robertstown was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1969.[2] The community was named after Charles Roberts, the original owner of the town site.[3]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Robertstown as a town in 1913.[4] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1921.[5]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robertstown, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 190. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. State printer. 1913. p. 1123.
  5. Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1921. p. 1062.

34°42′36″N 83°44′27″W


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