Chokee, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Chokee was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1905. [2] The community's name is derived from the Muscogee language. [3] In 1900, Chokee had about 120 inhabitants. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chokee, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 42. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  4. ↑ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons Arranged in Cyclopedic Form. State historical association. p.  381.

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