Salem, Oconee County, Georgia
Salem is an unincorporated community in Oconee County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Salem as a town in 1818. Salem no longer is incorporated. A later variant name was "Candy". A post office called Candy was in operation from 1898 until 1903.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Salem
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 197. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Oconee County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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