Reeves, Georgia

Reeves (formerly Reeves Station) is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Reeves Station was established in 1870, renamed Reeves in 1903, and closed in 1954.[2] The community was named for Osborn Reeves, the original owner of the town site.[3][4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Reeves, Georgia
  2. "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 92. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  4. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 186. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°27′41″N 85°00′46″W


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