Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia
Petersburg is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
A post office called Petersburg was established in 1886, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1908. According to tradition, an early German settler named Peter gave the community his first name. A school and distillery once stood at the site.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia
- ^ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 175. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 92. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
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