Argyle Island

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Argyle Island is a river island in Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

Argyle Island most likely derives its name from Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Argyle Island
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 7. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

Coordinates: 32°10′34″N81°07′40″W / 32.17611°N 81.12778°W / 32.17611; -81.12778