Roosterville, Georgia

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

History

Roosterville was founded in 1905, and according to tradition, was named for the frequent crowing of roosters on local farms. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roosterville, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 192. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

33°24′12″N85°11′02″W / 33.40333°N 85.18389°W / 33.40333; -85.18389