Atco, Georgia

Atco is a small unincorporated community on the northwestern side of Cartersville in southern Bartow County, Georgia, United States.[1] There are numerous baseball and soccer complexes in the area, primarily along Sugar Valley and Cassville Roads, making it a popular destination for subdivisions.

A post office called Atco was established in 1907, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[2] Atco gets its name from the American Tire Company.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atco, Georgia
  2. "Bartow County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  3. "Bartow County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 15. Retrieved 23 April 2015.

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Coordinates: 34°10′50″N 84°49′12″W / 34.18056°N 84.82000°W / 34.18056; -84.82000


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