Nankin, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Nankin was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1907. [2] The community was named after Nankin, in China. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nankin, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 156. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

30°39′58″N83°28′05″W / 30.66611°N 83.46806°W / 30.66611; -83.46806

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