Barbers, Georgia

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

History

A variant name was "Barber". [1] The community was named after William H. Barber, a local businessman. [2] A post office called Barber was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1907. [3] Besides the post office, the community had a railroad depot. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barbers
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 13. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Colquitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  4. ↑ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p.  124.

Coordinates: 31°13′19″N83°43′17″W / 31.22194°N 83.72139°W / 31.22194; -83.72139



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