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

History

A post office called Robertstown was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1969.[2] The community was named after Charles Roberts, the original owner of the town site.[3]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Robertstown as a town in 1913.[4] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1921.[5]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robertstown, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 190. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. ^ Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. State printer. 1913. p. 1123.
  5. ^ Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1921. p. 1062.

34°42′36″N 83°44′27″W / 34.71000°N 83.74083°W / 34.71000; -83.74083


Categories