Gerber, Georgia

Gerber is a ghost town in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Gerber was established in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1895.[2] G. Fred Gerber, the first postmaster, gave the community its name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gerber (historical)
  2. "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 108. Retrieved 26 April 2015.

Coordinates: 34°56′10″N 85°22′05″W / 34.93611°N 85.36806°W / 34.93611; -85.36806


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