Mayhaw, Georgia
Mayhaw is an unincorporated community in Miller County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Mayhaw was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named for the abundance of mahaw trees near the original town site.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mayhaw, Georgia
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 145. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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| City |  Map of Georgia highlighting Miller County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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