Esom Hill, Georgia

Esom Hill is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

The first permanent settlement at Esom Hill was made in 1848.[2] A post office called Esom Hill has been in operation since 1850.[3] The community's name honors the Esom family.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Esom Hill, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 73. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  4. "Polk County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 99. Retrieved 26 April 2015.



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