Waterloo, Georgia

History

A post office called Waterloo was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] According to tradition, the community received its name from the failed business dealings of a first settler, i.e. he "met his Waterloo".[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waterloo, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 248. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

31°35′37″N 83°28′28″W


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