Acton, Georgia
Acton is an unincorporated community in Harris County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Acton was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1909.[2] The name is a transfer from Acton, London.[3]
Location
The community is located along Georgia State Route 315 approximately 2 mi (3 km) west from its intersection with Interstate 185. Its coordinates are 32.652778 N, -85.01 W.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acton, Georgia
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 1. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- https://tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=Acton,_Georgia¶ms=32_39_10_N_85_00_36_W_region:US-GA_source:GNIS_type:city
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