Brookton is an unincorporated community in Hall County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office was established at Brookton in 1914, and remained in operation until 1944.[2] The community was named after John Prescott Brooke, a pioneer citizen.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brookton, Georgia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 26. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Hall County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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