Alpine, Georgia
Unincorporated community in Georgia, United States
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Alpine is an unincorporated community in Chattooga County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] The community is located on the northwest side of the Broomtown Valley in northwest Georgia, southeast of Menlo. It is on Georgia Route 337 north of Alpine Creek.[2]
Alpine | |
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  Alpine Location in Georgia  Alpine Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 34°27′21″N 85°29′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chattooga |
History
The community was named after the Swiss Alps on account of its lofty elevation.[3] A post office called Alpine was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1900.[4] A Civil War skirmish occurred near the town site in 1863.[5]
