Johntown is an extinct town in Dawson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Johntown was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1944.[2] The community was named after John S. Holden, an early postmaster.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johntown (historical)
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 122. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Dawson County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Georgia highlighting Dawson County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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