Powelton, Georgia
Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.
Powelton is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
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History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Powelton in 1816; the town's municipal charter was repealed in 1901.[2] A post office was in operation at Powelton from 1804 until 1913.[3]
Powelton was the location, in 1822, of a meeting of Baptists that led to the formation of the Georgia Baptist Convention.
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Municipalities and communities of Hancock County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Sparta
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communities
- Carrs Station
- Culverton
- Devereux
- Linton
- Mayfield
- Powelton
- Shoulderbone
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33°25′43″N 82°52′15″W / 33.4287°N 82.8707°W / 33.4287; -82.8707
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