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

History

A post office called Linton was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community was named for Judge Linton Stephens, the brother of Georgia and Confederate politician Alexander H. Stephens.[3]

References

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  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins. Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 132. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.