Sumac, Georgia
Sumac is an unincorporated community in Murray County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
The community takes its name from nearby Sumac Creek.[2] A variant spelling is "Sumach".[1] A post office called Sumach was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]
The town was hit by a high-end EF2 tornado during the 2020 Easter tornado outbreak. 8 people died as a result in and around the town.[4][5]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sumac
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 215. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- NWS Damage Survey for 04/12-13/2020 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia. April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ""War zone:" At least 7 dead in Murray County from Sunday's storms, at least 23 injured". WTVC. April 13, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
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