Herndon, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Herndon was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1974. [2] The community was named after William Lewis Herndon (1813–1857), United States Navy scientist, explorer, and hero. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Herndon, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 108. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

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