Belle Vista, Georgia

Belle Vista is an extinct town in Glynn County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

History

A post office called "Bellvista" was in operation from 1889 until 1895.[2] "Belle Vista" translates to "beautiful view" in French.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belle Vista
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 16. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

Coordinates: 31°21′28″N 81°44′14″W / 31.35778°N 81.73722°W / 31.35778; -81.73722

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