Richwood, Georgia

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

History

Richwood had its start as a lumber town, and most likely was named for the thick woods which once covered the site. [2] A post office called Richwood was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1947. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richwood, Georgia
  2. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 188. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 May 2019.

Coordinates: 32°02′31″N83°47′11″W / 32.04194°N 83.78639°W / 32.04194; -83.78639


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