Graysville, Georgia

Graysville is an unincorporated community in Catoosa County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is part of the Chattanooga, Tennessee–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Graysville is located about one mile south of the Georgia-Tennessee border. South Chickamauga Creek flows past the southwest side of the community.[2]

History

A post office has been in operation in Graysville since 1856.[3] The community was named for John D. Gray, a railroad official.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Graysville, Georgia
  2. ↑ East Ridge, Tenn.-Ga., 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1982
  3. ↑ "Catoosa County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "Graysville". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 32. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

Coordinates: 34°58′35″N 85°08′29″W / 34.97639°N 85.14139°W / 34.97639; -85.14139


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