Argo, Georgia

Ghost town in the USA

Argo is a ghost town in Fannin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

Prior to European colonization, the area that is now Argo was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years.

A post office called Argo was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] In 1900, the community had 42 inhabitants.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Argo
  2. ^ "Fannin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  3. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 73.
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34°41′28″N 84°08′29″W / 34.69111°N 84.14139°W / 34.69111; -84.14139


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