Portland is an

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in Polk County, in the U.S. state of

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History

A post office called Portland was established in 1911, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1929. The community was named after the local Southern States Portland Cement Company, a manufacturer of

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References

Unincorporated communities in Polk County, Georgia Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state) {{PolkCountyGA-geo-stub