Fouche, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Fouche was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. [2] The community was named for Simpson Fouche, a pioneer. [3] A later member of the family, C. M. Fouche, operated several mills near the site. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fouche, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Floyd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Floyd County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 66. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  4. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 87. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

Coordinates: 34°21′44″N85°18′43″W / 34.36222°N 85.31194°W / 34.36222; -85.31194


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