Allon, Georgia
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Allon is an extinct town in Crawford County in the state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1] Allon is a name derived from the French meaning "in the woods".[2][dubious ]
History
Allon was one of many "boom towns" that sprang up in the early 19th century. Allon was formed around the Atlanta Sand & Supply Company, which used the railroads to ship sand for the creation of concrete.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allon
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 3. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. Search this book on
- ↑ "Q&A with Victoria Simmons author of "Vanished Towns Revisited: Crawford County and Byron, Georgia"". The Telegraph. 2015-05-28. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
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Coordinates: 32°38′16″N 83°59′02″W / 32.63778°N 83.98389°W
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