Boynton, Georgia
Unincorporated community in the state of Georgia
Boynton is an unincorporated community in Catoosa County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
Boynton was originally called "Peavine", and under the latter name, the first permanent settlement was made in 1850.[2] A post office called Boynton was in operation from 1890 until 1903.[3] The community was named for Henry V. Boynton, who helped establish nearby Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boynton, Georgia
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 24. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Catoosa County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ "Catoosa County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Catoosa County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Ringgold
- Fort Oglethorpe‡
- Ringgold
- Tunnel Hill‡
- Indian Springs
- Lakeview‡
communities
- Boynton
- Burning Bush
- Catoosa Springs
- Graysville
- Keith
- Mount Pisgah
- Newnan Springs
- Pleasant Grove
- Poplar Springs
- Westside
- Wood Station
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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34°55′24″N 85°11′27″W / 34.92333°N 85.19083°W / 34.92333; -85.19083
