Van Wert, Georgia
Van Wert is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office was established at Van Wert in 1837, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1872.[2] The community was named for Isaac Van Wart, a militiaman in the American Revolution.[3] Van Wert was the county seat of Paulding County from 1838 to 1852, when the area became part of Polk County at the latter's establishment. Dallas replaced Van Wert as the county seat.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van Wert, Georgia
- ↑ "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ "Polk County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 104. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
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Coordinates: 33°59′14″N 85°02′36″W / 33.98722°N 85.04333°W
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