Candler, Georgia

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

Not to be confused with Candler County, Georgia.

History

The community was named after Allen D. Candler, 56th Governor of Georgia.[2] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the "Town of Candler" in 1910.[3] The town's charter was officially dissolved in 1995.[2]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Candler, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 33. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Acts and resolutions of the General Assembly of the state of Georgia. 1910. p. 468.



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