Long Cane, Georgia

Long Cane is an unincorporated community in Troup County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] The name sometimes is spelled "Longcane".[1]

History

The community takes its name from nearby Long Cane Creek.[2] A post office called Long Cane was established in 1834, and remained in operation until 1900.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Long Cane
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 135. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
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Municipalities and communities of Troup County, Georgia, United States
County seat: LaGrange
Cities
  • Hogansville
  • LaGrange
  • West Point‡
Map of Georgia highlighting Troup County
Unincorporated communities
  • Antioch
  • Harrisonville
  • Jones Crossroads‡
  • Long Cane
  • Mountville
Footnotes
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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32°57′23″N 85°08′27″W / 32.95639°N 85.14083°W / 32.95639; -85.14083


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