Ousley, Georgia

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

History

The community was named after Joseph and William H. Ousley, pioneer citizens. [2] A post office called Ousley was established in 1866, and remained in operation until 1954. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ousley, Georgia
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 168. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 30, 2019.

30°47′40″N83°25′51″W / 30.79444°N 83.43083°W / 30.79444; -83.43083

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