Alexander, Georgia

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Alexander is an unincorporated community in Burke County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

A post office called Alexander was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1966. [2] The community was named after Hugh Alexander, a pioneer settler. [1] Alexander was an incorporated municipality from 1851 until 1995. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alexander
  2. ↑ "Burke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 3. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

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