Owensbyville, Georgia

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Owensbyville is an extinct town in Heard County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. [1]

History

A post office called Owensbyville was established in 1875 and remained in operation until 1909. [2] John M. Owensby, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name. [3]

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References

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

33°11′14″N85°05′10″W / 33.18722°N 85.08611°W / 33.18722; -85.08611


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