Altamaha, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

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

History

A post office called Altamaha was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1945.[2] The community takes its name from the nearby Altamaha River.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altamaha, Georgia
  2. ^ "Tattnall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 53.
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Municipalities and communities of Tattnall County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Reidsville
Cities
  • Cobbtown
  • Collins
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  • Manassas
  • Reidsville
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CDP
  • Mendes
Unincorporated community
  • Altamaha
Ghost town
  • Birdford
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31°57′42″N 82°12′26″W / 31.96167°N 82.20722°W / 31.96167; -82.20722


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