Brookton, Georgia

History

A post office was established at Brookton in 1914, and remained in operation until 1944.[2] The community was named after John Prescott Brooke, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brookton, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 26. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°26′42″N 83°46′46″W


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