Talona is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
"talona" is a name of Cherokee origin.[2] Variant names include "Sanderstown", "Ta-Lo-Ney", "Tal-loe-ney", Talloney", "Taloney", and "Upper Talloney".[1] A post office called Talona was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1953.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Talona
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 221. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
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34°35′50″N 84°30′43″W / 34.59722°N 84.51194°W