Jolly, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Jolly was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1910. [2] The community was so named for the "jolly" demeanor of its original inhabitants. [3] A variant name is "Travelers Rest". [1]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jolly
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 122. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

33°07′20″N84°23′24″W / 33.12222°N 84.39000°W / 33.12222; -84.39000

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