Altamaha, Georgia

Not to be confused with Altamaha Place, Georgia or Altamaha Park, Georgia.

Altamaha is an unincorporated community in Tattnall County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.^[1]

History

A post office called Altamaha was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1945.^[2] The community takes its name from the nearby Altamaha River.^[3]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altamaha, Georgia
2. "Tattnall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
3. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 53.

31°57′42″N 82°12′26″W