Lucile, Georgia
Lucile is an unincorporated community in Early and Miller counties, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Lucile was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] An early variant name was "Racketville".[1] The present name is after Lucille Middleton, the daughter of the local postmaster.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lucile
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 137. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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