Cassandra, Georgia facts for kids

Cassandra is a small place in Walker County, Georgia, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a neighborhood or area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

The History of Cassandra

Cassandra has a long history, even though it's a small community today.

A Post Office for Cassandra

A post office was first set up in Cassandra in 1855. This was a very important place for people living there. It helped them send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1950.

How Cassandra Got Its Name

The community of Cassandra was named after a ship. An early settler traveled across the ocean on a ship called the Cassandra. This journey was a big adventure back then. When the settler arrived, they decided to name the new community after their ship. For a while, Cassandra was also known by another name, "Hiniard's Crossroad." This name likely came from a local family or a place where roads met.