Herndon, Georgia
Herndon is an unincorporated community in Jenkins County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
A post office called Herndon was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1974. The community was named after William Lewis Herndon (1813–1857), United States Navy scientist, explorer, and hero.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Herndon, Georgia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 108. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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32°49′14″N 82°07′45″W / 32.82056°N 82.12917°W
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