Loco, Georgia

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Loco is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The name "Loco" most likely is derived from the Chickasaw language. [1] A post office called Loco was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1942. [2]

Loco has a Baptist church, which was established in 1895. [3] The GNIS also lists the name as "Loce". [4]

References

  1. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 135. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loco Church
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loce

33°43′21.46″N82°28′38.46″W / 33.7226278°N 82.4773500°W / 33.7226278; -82.4773500

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