Naomi Elementary School

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

History

A post office called Naomi was established in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] The community took its name after a local church which was named for the biblical Naomi.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Naomi, Georgia
  2. "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. "Walker County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 110. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°41′35″N 85°12′28″W / 34.69306°N 85.20778°W / 34.69306; -85.20778


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