Clarksboro is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
Clarksboro once served as the county seat of Jackson County.[2] The community was named after Elijah Clarke, an American military officer.[2] A variant spelling is "Clarksborough".[1]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clarksboro
- 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 44. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Jackson County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
34°02′28″N 83°29′54″W / 34.04111°N 83.49833°W
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