Walnut, Georgia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Walnut is an extinct town in Lumpkin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] A post office called Walnut was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1933.[2] The community was named for the walnut trees native to the area.[3] References ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walnut (historical) ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 28, 2019. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 245. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. vteMunicipalities and communities of Lumpkin County, Georgia, United StatesCounty seat: DahlonegaCity Dahlonega Map of Georgia highlighting Lumpkin CountyUnincorporated community Burtsboro Ghost towns Auraria New Bridge Walnut Georgia portal United States portal 34°40′20.33″N 83°55′20.67″W / 34.6723139°N 83.9224083°W / 34.6723139; -83.9224083 This Lumpkin County, Georgia state location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte Related Articles