Persimmon is an unincorporated community in rural Rabun County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is the location of the James Henry and Rachel Kilby House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
History[edit]
The community was so named for the persimmon trees near the original town site.[2] A post office called Persimmon was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1931.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Persimmon, Georgia
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 174. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Rabun County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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