Center Post, Georgia facts for kids
Center Post is a small place in Walker County, Georgia. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
What's in a Name? The Story of Center Post
Center Post has an interesting history, especially when it comes to how it got its name!
A Busy Post Office
Long ago, in 1884, a post office opened in Center Post. It was an important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. Imagine how exciting it must have been to get mail back then! This post office served the community for about 20 years before it closed in 1904.
How Center Post Got Its Name
There are two main stories about how Center Post got its unique name:
- Central Location: One idea is that Center Post was named because it was located right in the middle of two other places, Bronco and Trion. Being "center" made it a good landmark.
- The Hitching Post: Another story says that there was a special hitching post in the very center of the town. A hitching post is where people would tie up their horses when they came to visit. This central post might have given the community its name.
No matter which story is true, Center Post has a name that tells us something about its past!
