Fish Creek, Georgia

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Fish Creek (also known as Fish or Fish Creek Station) is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Georgia, United States. [1]

History

A post office was established as Fish in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934. [2] The community took its name from nearby Fish Creek. [3] Congressman Robert W. Everett lived in Fish while he served in congress.

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fish Creek, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Polk County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 100. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

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