Hooker, Georgia

Hooker is an unincorporated community in Dade County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.^[1]

History

A post office called Hooker was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1896.^[2] The community was named after Joseph Hooker (1814–1879), American Civil War major general.^[3]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hooker, Georgia
2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 112. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°58′44″N 85°26′02″W