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Parkertown is an unincorporated community in Hart County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Parkertown was established in 1832, and named after Joseph A. Parker, a pioneer citizen. Variant names were "Parker" and "Parkers Store". A post office called Parker's Store was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1906.

A gristmill once stood near the town site on Big Shoal Creek.

References

1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parkertown
2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 171. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
4. "Parkertown – 1832". Georgia Historical Society. Retrieved April 3, 2019.

v t e Municipalities and communities of Hart County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Hartwell
City	Canon‡ Hartwell Lavonia‡ Royston‡
Town	Bowersville
CDPs	Eagle Grove Reed Creek
Unincorporated communities	Air Line Montevideo‡ Parkertown Vanna
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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