Elder, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Elder was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1904. [2] A variant name was "Goshen". [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elder
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 71. ISBN   0-915430-00-2. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 8, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2018.

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