Coordinates: 33°07′00″N 82°59′34″W / 33.11667°N 82.99278°W / 33.11667; -82.99278

Linton, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Linton was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community was Judge Linton Stephens, the brother of Georgia and Confederate politician Alexander H. Stephens.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Linton, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 132. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°07′00″N 82°59′34″W / 33.11667°N 82.99278°W / 33.11667; -82.99278

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