High Point, Georgia

For the Atlanta neighborhood, see High Point, Atlanta.

High Point is a CDP and unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called High Point was established in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922.[2] The community was named from its lofty elevation near Lookout Mountain.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: High Point, Georgia
  2. ^ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. ^ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 110. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  4. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 109. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°51′48″N 85°22′01″W / 34.86333°N 85.36694°W / 34.86333; -85.36694


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