Campton is an

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in Walton County,

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, United States. It is located approximately 15 miles from Dacula and Highway 316.

History

An early variant name was "Camp's Station". The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the "Town of Campton" in 1905, with corporate limits extending in a one-half mile radius from the storehouse of William F. Camp. The town's charter was officially dissolved in 1995. The William Harris Homestead, which is listed on the

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, is located in or near Campton.

In the media

The 2012 film ''

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'' was shot on location in Campton.

References

Unincorporated communities in Walton County, Georgia Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state) 1905 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) 1995 disestablishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Populated places established in 1905 Populated places disestablished in 1995 {{WaltonCountyGA-geo-stub