Crane Eater, Georgia
Crane Eater is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
Crane Eater | |
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| Coordinates: 34°13′30″N 84°52′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gordon |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
History
A post office called Crane-Eater was established in 1880, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was named in honor of a Cherokee chief.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crane Eater, Georgia
- "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 87. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Gordon County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Gordon County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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