Bolivar, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Boliver was established in 1888, and closed in 1901.[2] The community was named for Simón Bolívar, a Venezuelan statesman and military leader.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bolivar, Georgia
  2. "Bartow County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  3. "Bartow County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 15. Retrieved 23 April 2015.

Coordinates: 34°22′11″N 84°42′42″W / 34.36972°N 84.71167°W / 34.36972; -84.71167

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