Scottsboro, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, United States
33°01′30″N 83°14′05″W / 33.02500°N 83.23472°W / 33.02500; -83.23472CountryUnited StatesStateGeorgiaCountyBaldwinElevation
466 ft (142 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)Area code478GNIS ID356525[1]

Scottsboro (also Scottsborough) is an unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Georgia, United States.[1][2]

History

A post office called Scottsboro was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1902.[3] The community was named after General John Scott, an early settler.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Scottsboro, Georgia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Scottsboro (Baldwin County, Georgia): Community Profile". Roadside Thoughts. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
  4. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 201. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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