Burtsboro, Georgia

Burtsboro is an unincorporated community in Lumpkin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Burtsboro was in operation from 1893 until 1929.[2] The community derives its name from Ray and W. J. Burr, local merchants.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burtsboro, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 29. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

Coordinates: 34°28′42″N 84°05′23″W / 34.47833°N 84.08972°W / 34.47833; -84.08972

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