Snapfinger, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, United States
33°41′13″N 84°12′6″W / 33.68694°N 84.20167°W / 33.68694; -84.20167CountryUnited StatesStateGeorgiaCountyDeKalbElevation
279 ft (85 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)GNIS feature ID333078[1]

Snapfinger is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States.

History

A post office called Snapfinger was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community takes its name from nearby Snapfinger Creek.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Snapfinger". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 207. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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