Greenbush, Georgia

Extinct town in Walker County, Georgia, US

Greenbush is an extinct town in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called "Green Bush" was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1927.[2] The community was named for a prominent green bush which grew at the original town site.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenbush (historical)
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 98. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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Municipalities and communities of Walker County, Georgia, United States
County seat: LaFayette
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  • Chickamauga
  • Fort Oglethorpe‡
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  • Lookout Mountain
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  • Fairview
  • Lakeview‡
  • Rock Spring
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