Meeks, Georgia

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

History

The first permanent settlement at Meeks was made ca. 1888. [2] A post office called Meeks was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1954. [3] The community has the name of Henry Meeks, an early settler. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meeks, Georgia
  2. 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 145. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 March 2019.

Coordinates: 32°37′08″N82°33′24″W / 32.61889°N 82.55667°W / 32.61889; -82.55667


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