Matt, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, United States
34°17′56.4″N 84°9′10.8″W / 34.299000°N 84.153000°W / 34.299000; -84.153000CountryUnited StatesStateGeorgiaCountyForsythElevation
1,220 ft (370 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

Matt is an unincorporated community in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. It is located on Georgia State Route 369, which is named Matt Highway where it passes through the community.

History

A post office was in operation at Matt from 1896 until 1911.[1] The identity of the town's namesake is unclear; it possibly was named after Matt J. Williams, a county judge.[2]

Education

  • Matt Elementary School
  • Liberty Middle School
  • North Forsyth High School

References

  1. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 144. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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Municipalities and communities of Forsyth County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Cumming
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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