Colima, Georgia

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

Colima, Georgia

History

A post office called Colima was established in 1886, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1909.[2] The community was probably named after Colima, in commemoration of the Mexican–American War.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colima, Georgia
  2. "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 87. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°32′35″N 84°42′26″W


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