Greshamville, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Greshamville was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1953.[2] The community most likely was named after Volney Gresham.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greshamville, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 98. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°37′35″N 83°19′26″W


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