Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia
Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.
Petersburg is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Petersburg was established in 1886, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1908.[2] According to tradition, an early German settler named Peter gave the community his first name.[3] A school and distillery once stood at the site.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia
- ^ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 175. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 92. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Gordon County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Calhoun
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- Bobo
- Cash
- Colima
- Crane Eater
- Curryville
- Damascus
- Decora
- Farmville
- Fidelle
- Hill City
- Lewis Corner
- Lily Pond
- McDaniels
- New Town
- Nickelsville
- Oakman
- Oostanaula
- Petersburg
- Ranger
- Red Bud
- Reeves
- Ryo
- Sonoraville
- Soapstick
- Sugar Valley
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34°35′12″N 84°42′56″W / 34.58667°N 84.71556°W / 34.58667; -84.71556
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