Zirkle, Georgia

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Zirkle is an extinct town in Pierce County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

A post office called Zirkle was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1926. [2] Named for lumber baron L.A. Zirkle, the town died after sawmill production ended in 1926. [3]

To find the remains of Zirkle today, look for the boat ramp sign posted on Highway 32 on the outskirts of Patterson, Georgia.

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Zirkle
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 261. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

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