DeWitt, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
DeWitt, Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Mitchell |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31716
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
DeWitt is a small, quiet place in Mitchell County, Georgia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's governed by the county.
A Look Back at DeWitt's History
How DeWitt Got Its Name
The community of DeWitt was named after an early settler, a person who was among the first to live there, named Dewitt C. Bacon. It's interesting how many places get their names from important people or events from the past!
The Old Post Office
Back in 1887, DeWitt had its very own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. Having a post office was a big deal for a community because it meant people could easily connect with others far away. This post office served the people of DeWitt for many years, until it closed down in 1926.
