High Point, Georgia

For the Atlanta neighborhood, see High Point, Atlanta.

High Point is an 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.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: High Point, Georgia
  2. "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 110. Retrieved 26 April 2015.


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