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

History

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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]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boynton, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 24. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Catoosa County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  4. ^ "Catoosa County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved April 24, 2015.

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