Parkertown, Georgia

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

History

Parkertown was established in 1832, and named after Joseph A. Parker, a pioneer citizen.[2] Variant names were "Parker" and "Parkers Store".[1] A post office called Parker's Store was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

A gristmill once stood near the town site on Big Shoal Creek.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parkertown
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 171. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  4. "Parkertown – 1832". Georgia Historical Society. Retrieved 3 April 2019.



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