Quill is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Quill was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1953.[2] The community was named after a local Cherokee scribe.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Quill, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 183. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°38′34″N 84°18′01″W / 34.64278°N 84.30028°W / 34.64278; -84.30028


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