Boynton, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Boynton was in operation from 1890 until 1903.[2] The community was named for Henry V. Boynton, who helped establish nearby Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boynton, Georgia
  2. "Catoosa County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  3. "Catoosa County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

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