McBean, Georgia

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

History

The community takes its name from nearby McBean Creek. [2] A variant name is "McBean Depot". [1] A post office was established at McBean in 1846, and remained in operation until 1962. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McBean
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 139. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

33°14′37″N81°57′02″W / 33.24361°N 81.95056°W / 33.24361; -81.95056

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