Decora, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Decora was established in 1888, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1905. [2] Decora is a name derived from Latin, meaning "good behavior". [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Decora, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 87. Retrieved 26 April 2015.

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