Parkertown is an unincorporated community in Hart County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
Parkertown was established in 1832, and named after Joseph A. Parker, a pioneer citizen.[2] Variant names were "Parker" and "Parkers Store".[1] A post office called Parker's Store was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]
A gristmill once stood near the town site on Big Shoal Creek.[4]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parkertown
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 171. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ↑ "Parkertown – 1832". Georgia Historical Society. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
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34°27′27″N 83°02′24″W / 34.45750°N 83.04000°W
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