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Heardmont, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°06′38″N 82°41′43″W / 34.11056°N 82.69528°W / 34.11056; -82.69528
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Heardmont is an unincorporated community in Elbert County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

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A post office called Heardmont was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1953.[2] The community was named for Stephen Heard, an early Governor of Georgia, who lived at Heardmont.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heardmont, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 106. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°06′38″N 82°41′43″W / 34.11056°N 82.69528°W / 34.11056; -82.69528