Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Petersburg was established in 1886, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1908.[2] Petersburg was named in honor of a Dutch pioneer, according to local history.[3]

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. ↑ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 92. Retrieved 26 April 2015.

Coordinates: 34°35′12″N 84°42′56″W / 34.58667°N 84.71556°W / 34.58667; -84.71556


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