Dennis, Murray County, Georgia

History

A post office called Dennis was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community was named after Dennis Johnson, a local merchant.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dennis, Murray County, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 61. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°42′07″N 84°42′32″W


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