Brent, Georgia

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

History

The community was named after Thomas Y. Brent, an early settler. [2] A post office called Brent was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1904. [3] A variant name was "Brent Crossroads". [1]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brent
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 25. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 2, 2018.

32°58′54″N84°00′37″W / 32.98167°N 84.01028°W / 32.98167; -84.01028

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