Texas, Georgia
Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.
Texas is an unincorporated community in Heard County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Texas was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1940.[2] The community was named after the state of Texas.[3][4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Texas, Georgia
- ^ "Heard County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. July 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 224. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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Municipalities and communities of Heard County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Franklin
- Ephesus
- Franklin
- Centralhatchee
- Glenn
unincorporated
communities
- Cooksville
- Corinth‡
- Glenloch
- Houston
- Roosterville
- Texas
- Viola
- Yellowdirt
- Owensbyville
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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33°14′27″N 85°11′56″W / 33.24083°N 85.19889°W / 33.24083; -85.19889
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