Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia

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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia
  2. "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 175. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 92. Retrieved 26 April 2015.


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