Wood Station, Georgia

Wood Station is an unincorporated community in Catoosa County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

The community was named after Johnny Wood, proprietor of a local country store.[2] Variant names are "Woods Station" and "Woodstation".[1] A post office called Wood's Station was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

Education

Public education in Wood Station is administered by Catoosa County Public Schools. The district operates Woodstation Elementary School.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wood Station
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 256. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  4. ^ "Woodstation Elementary School". Catoosa County Public Schools. Retrieved June 30, 2019.


34°48′17″N 85°08′56″W / 34.80472°N 85.14889°W / 34.80472; -85.14889


 

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