Houston, Georgia
Houston (also Liberty Hill) is an unincorporated community in Heard County, Georgia, United States. Its elevation is 833 feet (254 m).[1]
History
The community was named after Reverend H. W. Houston, a local minister.[2] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1840 as the Village of Houston.[3] The town's charter was dissolved in 1995.[2]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houston, Georgia
- ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 113. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 1841. p. 102.
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Municipalities and communities of Heard County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Franklin
- Ephesus
- Franklin
- Centralhatchee
- Glenn
unincorporated
communities
- Cooksville
- Corinth‡
- Glenloch
- Houston
- Roosterville
- Texas
- Viola
- Yellowdirt
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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33°09′34″N 85°08′16″W / 33.15944°N 85.13778°W / 33.15944; -85.13778
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