Brookton, Georgia

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

History

A post office was established at Brookton in 1914, and remained in operation until 1944.[2] The community was named after John Prescott Brooke, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brookton, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 26. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°26′42″N 83°46′46″W / 34.44500°N 83.77944°W / 34.44500; -83.77944


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