Chelsea, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Chelsea was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.[2] The community most likely was named after Chelsea, London.[3]

Little remains of the original community.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chelsea, Georgia
  2. "Chattooga County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 37. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 41. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. "Broomtown Valley". Chattooga County Historical Society. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2019.



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