Silco, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Silco was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1911. [2] Either the name is invented, or it is derived from the Creek language. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Silco, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 205. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

30°52′06″N81°49′51″W / 30.86833°N 81.83083°W / 30.86833; -81.83083

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