Carters, Georgia

Carters is an unincorporated community in Murray County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] Nearby Carters Lake, impounded by Carters Dam, takes its name from the community.[2]

History

The community was named after Farish Carter, the owner of a plantation.[2] The Carters post office was discontinued in 1976.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carters, Georgia
  2. 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 35. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 April 2018.

Coordinates: 34°36′32″N 84°41′35″W / 34.60889°N 84.69306°W / 34.60889; -84.69306

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