Socrates, Georgia

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Socrates is an extinct town in Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

The community was named after Socrates (c. 469 BC – 399 BC), the ancient Athenian philosopher. [2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Socrates (historical)
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 208. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

33°8′4.45″N84°1′42.68″W / 33.1345694°N 84.0285222°W / 33.1345694; -84.0285222


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