Racepond, Georgia

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

History

Racepond had its start when the Waycross and Florida Railroad was extended to that point. [2] The community took its name from a nearby natural pond where horse races were conducted in the 1830s. [3] A post office called Racepond was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1953. [4] The community is known for being where Georgia State Routes 15 and 121 split from US 1, 23 and GA 4.

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Racepond, Georgia
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 184. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Racepond Named For "Race Pond"". GAInfo. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  4. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 May 2019.

Coordinates: 31°00′11″N82°07′46″W / 31.00306°N 82.12944°W / 31.00306; -82.12944


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