Planter, Georgia
Planter is an unincorporated community in Madison County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Planter was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] Planter was so named on account of its location within an agricultural district.[3] A variant name is "Planters".[1]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Planter
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 178. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Madison 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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