Berryton, Georgia

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

History

Berryton was originally called "Raccoon" after a local textile mill of the same name.[2] A post office called Berryton was established in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.[3] The present name is after John Berry, proprietor of the mill.[4][2]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Berryton, Georgia
  2. "Chattooga County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 35. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  3. "Chattooga County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  4. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 17. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.



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