New Switzerland, Georgia

New Switzerland is an unincorporated community in Habersham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called New Switzerland was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1889.[2] The community was named after Switzerland, the native land of a large share of the first settlers.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Switzerland, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 158. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.



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