Seabrook, Georgia

History

Seabrook was originally built up chiefly by former slaves, and named for a nearby brook which empties into the sea.[2] A post office called Seabrook was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1917.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Seabrook, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 202. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 2, 2019.

31°44′37″N 81°19′43″W


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