Boynton is an

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in Catoosa County, in the

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History

Boynton was originally called "Peavine", and under the latter name, the first permanent settlement was made in 1850. A post office called Boynton was in operation from 1890 until 1903. The community was named for Henry V. Boynton, who helped establish nearby

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References

{{authority control Unincorporated communities in Catoosa County, Georgia Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state)