Burtsboro, Georgia

History

A post office called Burtsboro was in operation from 1893 until 1929.[2] The community derives its name from Ray and W. J. Burr, local merchants.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burtsboro, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 29. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°28′42″N 84°05′23″W


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