Protection, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

Protection is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Protection was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The origin of the name "Protection" is obscure.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Protection, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  3. ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. pp. 141–143.
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Municipalities and communities of Gilmer County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Ellijay
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34°41′09″N 84°18′57″W / 34.68583°N 84.31583°W / 34.68583; -84.31583


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