Pumpkin is an unincorporated community in Paulding County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
Pumpkin takes its name from nearby Pumpkinvine Creek.[2] A post office called Pumpkin was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1891.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pumpkin, Georgia
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 182. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Paulding County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Paulding County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
33°55′43″N 84°53′43″W / 33.92861°N 84.89528°W
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