Kensington, Georgia
Coordinates: 34°46′29.88″N 85°22′20.47″W / 34.7749667°N 85.3723528°W Kensington is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Georgia[1] northwest of LaFayette.
History
A post office called Kensington was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[2] The community was named after Kensington, Pennsylvania.[3]
Historic sites
Kensington contains three properties or districts that are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places:
- Lane House (Kensington, Georgia)
- McLemore Cove Historic District
- Miller Brothers Farm
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kensington, Georgia
- ↑ "Walker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 110. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
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