Aska is an unincorporated community in Fannin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
"Aska" is a name derived from the Cherokee language meaning "winter house".[2] Prior to European colonization, the area that is now Aska was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years.
A post office called Aska was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1958.[3] The community was located inland away from the railroad.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aska, Georgia
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 8. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ "Fannin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 91.
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34°46′04″N 84°15′44″W / 34.76778°N 84.26222°W
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