Attica is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
The community was named after Attica, an historical region of Greece.[2]
The area has a population of an estimated 400. [3]
Geography
Attica has a geography which is slightly hilly, also having thick Ultisol (Known as Red Clay). The area is also rich in healthy soil, usually being a reason why the area is mostly populated by farmers. Trails and camping are most common in this area.
Education
The population from the area usually get their education from:
Notable People
- Jack Nicholson, (Possibly lived here for a short period)
- Ralph James Bishop III, (Army Veteran)
- Davelo Smith, (Farmer during the Reconstruction Era[5])
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Attica, Georgia
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 9. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Attica, Georgia
- ↑ "Jefferson, Georgia", Wikipedia, 2023-10-12, retrieved 2024-01-12
- ↑ "Reconstruction era", Wikipedia, 2024-01-09, retrieved 2024-01-12
Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Jackson County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
34°01′07″N 83°29′31″W / 34.01861°N 83.49194°W
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