Sweden, Georgia

Sweden is an extinct town in Pickens County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

History

A post office called Sweden was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1923.[2] The community's name is a transfer from Sweden.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sweden
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 217. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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Municipalities and communities of Pickens County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Jasper
Cities
  • Jasper
  • Nelson‡
Map of Georgia highlighting Pickens County
Town
  • Talking Rock
Unincorporated
communities
  • Big Canoe‡
  • Blaine
  • Marblehill
  • Tate
  • Sharp Mountain Preserve
Ghost town
  • Sweden
Footnotes
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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34°32′36″N 84°38′31″W / 34.54333°N 84.64194°W / 34.54333; -84.64194


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