Lifsey, Georgia

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

History

The community was named after its founder, James Lifsey. [2] Variant names are "Lifsey Springs" and "Lifseys Store". [1] A post office called Lifsey's Store was established in 1878, the name was shortened to Lifsey in 1891, and the post office closed in 1907. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lifsey
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 132. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 March 2019.

Coordinates: 33°02′12″N84°22′24″W / 33.03667°N 84.37333°W / 33.03667; -84.37333


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