Kensington, Georgia

Kensington is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Georgia, United States,[1] northwest of LaFayette.

History

A post office called Kensington was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[2] The community was named after Kensington, Pennsylvania.[3][4]

Historic sites

Kensington contains three properties or districts that are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places:

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kensington, Georgia
  2. "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 110. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  4. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 124. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.



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