Esom Hill, Georgia

Esom Hill is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

The first permanent settlement at Esom Hill was made in 1848.[2] A post office called Esom Hill has been in operation since 1850.[3] The community's name honors the Esom family.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Esom Hill, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 73. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  4. ^ "Polk County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 99. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

33°56′56″N 85°23′16″W / 33.94889°N 85.38778°W / 33.94889; -85.38778


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