Autreyville, Georgia

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

History

Autreyville was named after D. A. Autrey, a local merchant.[2] A post office called Autreyville was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1951.[3] In 1900, the community had 136 inhabitants.[4] The community once had a schoolhouse, now defunct.[5]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Autreyville, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 10. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Colquitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  4. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 103.
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Autreyville School (historical)



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