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Georges Fork, Virginia

Georges Fork is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States.

History

A post office was established at Georges Fork in 1907, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950. An early settler named George who lived at the mouth of the creek caused the name to be selected.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Georges Fork, Virginia
  2. ^ "Dickenson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  3. ^ Tennis, Joe (2004). Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. The Overmountain Press. p. 10. ISBN 978-1-57072-256-1.

37°08′56″N 82°29′11″W / 37.14889°N 82.48639°W / 37.14889; -82.48639