Philema, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Philema was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1917. [2] The community takes its name from nearby Philema Branch. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Philema, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 175. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

31°45′15″N84°01′01″W / 31.75417°N 84.01694°W / 31.75417; -84.01694

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