Eldorado, Georgia
Eldorado is an unincorporated community in Tift County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A variant name was "Fender".[1] A post office called Fender was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1959.[2] The present name is derived from Spanish meaning "golden one".[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eldorado
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 71. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Tift County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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