Roosterville, Georgia

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

History

Roosterville was founded in 1905, and according to tradition, was named for the frequent crowing of roosters on local farms.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roosterville, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 192. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°24′12″N 85°11′02″W


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