Autreyville, Georgia

History

Autreyville was named after D. A. Autrey, a local merchant.[3] A post office called Autreyville was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1951.[4] In 1900, the community had 136 inhabitants.[5] The community once had a schoolhouse, now defunct.[6]

References
  1. "Autreyville, Georgia". www.mapquest.com. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Autreyville, Georgia
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 10. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. "Colquitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  5. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 103.
  6. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Autreyville School (historical)

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