Durham, Georgia facts for kids

Durham is a small place located in Walker County, which is in the U.S. state of Georgia. It's known as an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually governed by the county.

A Look Back at Durham's History

Durham has an interesting past, especially when it comes to its name.

How Durham Got Its Name

Originally, this community was called Pittsburg. This name was likely chosen because of the area's connection to coal mining, similar to the famous city of Pittsburg in Pennsylvania, which is known for its industrial history.

The name changed to Durham because of a company called the Durham Coal and Coke Company. This company played a big role in the area's development, especially in mining coal. It was common for communities to be named after important local businesses or industries that helped them grow.

The Pittsburg Post Office

Even after the community's name changed, there was a post office called Pittsburg. This post office served the people of the area for many years. It opened in 1900 and continued to operate until 1946. Post offices were very important back then for sending and receiving letters and packages, connecting communities to the rest of the world.