Kansas, Georgia

Kansas is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. ^{[1] [2]}

History

A post office called Kansas was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1883. ^[3] The community was named after Kansas Territory, a U.S. territory which existed from 1854 to 1861. ^[4]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kansas, Georgia
2. Kansas Topo Zone Map in Carroll County GA
3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
4. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 124. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

33°37′16″N85°16′13″W / 33.62111°N 85.27028°W / 33.62111; -85.27028