Mountville is an

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, in the

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. The community was struck by an EF2 tornado (albeit at EF1 strength) on January 12, 2023. The tornado injured four people along its path as well.

History

The community was so named on account of its lofty elevation. A post office called Mountville was established in 1835. The

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incorporated Mountville as a town in 1897. The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

References

Former municipalities in Georgia (U.S. state) Unincorporated communities in Troup County, Georgia Populated places disestablished in 1995 {{TroupCountyGA-geo-stub