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

History

A post office named Glouster was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1946.[2] The community was named after a railroad worker.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gloster, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 94. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°54′35″N 84°03′55″W / 33.90972°N 84.06528°W / 33.90972; -84.06528


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