Beaverdale is an unincorporated community in Whitfield County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
Beaverdale, Georgia | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Whitfield |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 331120[1] |
History
editThe community was named after the North American beaver.[2] A post office called Beaverdale was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1909.[3] In 1900, the community had 60 inhabitants.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaverdale, Georgia
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 16. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Whitfield County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 150.
34°55′16″N 84°50′33″W / 34.92111°N 84.84250°W
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