Banning is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A former variant name was "Bowenville".[1] William Bowen was the first postmaster, and gave the community its original name.[2] A post office called Banning was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1942.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Banning
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 23. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 2, 2018.

33°30′43″N 84°55′52″W / 33.51194°N 84.93111°W / 33.51194; -84.93111


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