Fickling Mill, Georgia
Fickling Mill is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
The community was named for one Dr. Fickling, an early settler and Civil War veteran.[2] Variant names were "Fickling", "Ficklings Mill", "Ficklins Mill", and "Flickins Mill".[1] A post office called Fickling was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fickling Mill
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 77. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
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