Almon, Georgia
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Almon is an unincorporated community in Newton County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.{{GNIS|310495|name=Almon}}
History
A post office called Almon was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1931.{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/a.pdf | title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=4 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}} The community derives its name from Thomas J. {{notatypo|Almond}}, an early postmaster.
References
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{{Newton County, Georgia}}
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Category:Unincorporated communities in Newton County, Georgia
Category:Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state)
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