Irwins Crossroads, Georgia

Irwins Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

The community was named after the local Irwin family of pioneer citizens.[2] Variant names were "Irwin Crossroads" and "Irwins".[1] A post office called Irwin's Cross Roads was established in 1842, and remained in operation until 1873.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Irwins Crossroads
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 117. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 January 2019.

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