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Drayton, Georgia

Drayton is an unincorporated community in Dooly County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was named after William Drayton (1776–1846), an American congressman. A post office called Drayton was established in 1836, and remained in operation until 1901. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1869 as the "Town of Drayton". The town's municipal charter was dissolved in 1995.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Drayton, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 64. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  4. ^ Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1869. p. 77.

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