Sofkee, Georgia

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Sofkee is an unincorporated community in Bibb County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area. The main road through Sofkee is US 129/SR 247 (Hawkinsville Road).

History

A post office called Sofkee was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1930. [1] The community derives its name from Tobesofkee Creek. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 June 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 208. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

Coordinates: 32°43′28″N83°39′12″W / 32.72444°N 83.65333°W / 32.72444; -83.65333


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