Valona, Georgia
Valona is an unincorporated community in McIntosh County, Georgia, United States. The community is located on the inland side of the Intracoastal Waterway 9.2 miles (14.8 km) north-northeast of Darien.
Valona, Georgia | |
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  Valona, Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 31°28′42″N 81°20′38″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | McIntosh |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 31319[1] |
| Area code(s) | 912 |
| GNIS feature ID | 333316[2] |
History
A post office was established at Valona in 1898.[3] The community was named after Valona, in Albania.[4]
References
- United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- "Valona". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 240. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of McIntosh County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Georgia highlighting McIntosh County | |
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