Vans Valley is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Vann's Valley was established in 1832, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[2] The community was named in honor of David Vann, a Cherokee leader.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vans Valley, Georgia
  2. ^ "Floyd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  3. ^ "Floyd County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 83. Retrieved April 24, 2015.

34°07′53″N 85°19′24″W / 34.13139°N 85.32333°W / 34.13139; -85.32333


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