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Blanton, Georgia

Blanton, Georgia

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

History

Blanton was laid out in 1896, and named after J. N. Blanton, an original owner of the site.[2] A post office called Blanton was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1918.[3] A variant name was "Blanton Station".[1] In 1900, the community had 88 inhabitants.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blanton
  2. [2]
    Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 20. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. [3]
    "Lowndes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  4. [4]
    Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 192.

30°49′49″N 83°07′08″W


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