Boynton is an unincorporated community in Catoosa County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]
Boynton was originally called "Peavine", and under the latter name, the first permanent settlement was made in 1850. [2] A post office called Boynton was in operation from 1890 until 1903. [3] The community was named for Henry V. Boynton, who helped establish nearby Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. [4]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boynton, Georgia
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 24. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Catoosa County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ "Catoosa County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
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Boynton is an unincorporated community in Catoosa County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]
Boynton was originally called "Peavine", and under the latter name, the first permanent settlement was made in 1850. [2] A post office called Boynton was in operation from 1890 until 1903. [3] The community was named for Henry V. Boynton, who helped establish nearby Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. [4]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boynton, Georgia
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 24. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Catoosa County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ "Catoosa County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of
Catoosa County, Georgia, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities | | |
| Town | ||
| CDPs | ||
|
Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |