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

History

A post office called Hinkles was established in 1914, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1930.[2] The community was named for the Hinkle family, the original landowners.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hinkles, Georgia
  2. ^ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. ^ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 110. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°54′30″N 85°23′40″W / 34.90833°N 85.39444°W / 34.90833; -85.39444


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