Folsom, Georgia

Folsom Glade Road in Folsom

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

History

A post office was established at Folsom in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[2] The community was named for Frances Folsom Cleveland, First Lady of the United States (1886–1889).[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Folsom, Georgia
  2. ^ "Bartow County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  3. ^ "Bartow County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 19. Retrieved April 24, 2015.

34°22′58″N 84°49′43″W / 34.38278°N 84.82861°W / 34.38278; -84.82861


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