Gerber, Georgia

Gerber is a ghost town in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Gerber was established in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1895.[2] G. Fred Gerber, the first postmaster, gave the community its name.[3][4]

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gollark: Near you obviously.
gollark: Then I'll play it on a portable tape thing!
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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gerber (historical)
  2. "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 108. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  4. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 93. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.


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