Autney, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Autney was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1917. [2] In 1900, the community had 53 inhabitants. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Autney, Georgia
  2. "McDuffie County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  3. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 103.

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