Aska,_Georgia

Aska, Georgia

Aska, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

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

History

"Aska" is a name derived from the Cherokee language meaning "winter house".[2] Prior to European colonization, the area that is now Aska was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years.

A post office called Aska was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1958.[3] The community was located inland away from the railroad.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aska, Georgia
  2. [2]
    Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 8. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. [3]
    "Fannin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  4. [4]
    Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 91.

34°46′04″N 84°15′44″W


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