Blount is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was named after James Henderson Blount (1837–1903), U.S. congressman from Georgia. A post office called Blount was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1906. In 1900, the community had 57 inhabitants.

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