Welcome, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Welcome was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1901. [2] Some say the community was named after Welcome Carter, a pioneer settler, while others believe the community was named for the fact the Indians were welcoming to the first settlers. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Welcome, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 249. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

33°23′47″N84°52′25″W / 33.39639°N 84.87361°W / 33.39639; -84.87361


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