Lang, Georgia

Lang is an extinct town in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Lang was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1896.[2] Benjamin F. Lang, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

gollark: I would accept a democracy where I have the vote.
gollark: Democracy is bad because it sometimes results in outcomes I disagree with.
gollark: So what is your threshold of "probability of resulting in a baby" where it becomes morally relevant?
gollark: Merely.
gollark: I'm actually not you. Probably.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lang (historical)
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 129. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

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