Whitehouse, Georgia
Whitehouse is an unincorporated community in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
The community was named for a white house which once stood prominently at the town site.[2] The name is sometimes spelled out "White House".[1] A post office called White House was established in 1836, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whitehouse
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 252. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Henry County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Henry County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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