Barbers, Georgia
Barbers is an unincorporated community in Colquitt County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
A variant name was "Barber". The community was named after William H. Barber, a local businessman. A post office called Barber was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1907. Besides the post office, the community had a railroad depot.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barbers
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 13. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Colquitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 124.
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31°13′19″N 83°43′17″W / 31.22194°N 83.72139°W
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