Hooker, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Hooker was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1896.[2] The community was named after Joseph Hooker (1814–1879), American Civil War major general.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hooker, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 112. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

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