Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Petersburg was established in 1886, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1908. [2] According to tradition, an early German settler named Peter gave the community his first name. [3] A school and distillery once stood at the site. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 175. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  4. ↑ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 92. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°35′12″N84°42′56″W / 34.58667°N 84.71556°W / 34.58667; -84.71556

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