Valona, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valona, Georgia
|
|
|---|---|
 Valona, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | McIntosh |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31319
|
| Area code(s) | 912 |
| GNIS feature ID | 333316 |
Valona is a small place in McIntosh County, Georgia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Valona is located on the land side of the Intracoastal Waterway. This waterway is like a long, protected canal system that runs along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. Valona is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) north-northeast of a town called Darien.
Valona's Past
How Valona Got Its Name
Valona has a short but interesting history. A post office, which is where mail is sent and received, was opened in Valona in 1898.
The community was given its name after a city far away! It was named after the Italian name for the city of Vlorë, which is located in the country of Albania. So, Valona in Georgia shares its name with a city across the ocean.
