Cheevertown, Georgia

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Cheevertown is an extinct town in Baker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History[edit]

A post office called Cheevertown was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1894.[2] The town was listed as having a population of 100 in 1897[3]:3150. The community most likely was named after William W. Cheever, a pioneer citizen.[4]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cheevertown (historical)
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  3. ^ Ridpath, John Clark (1897). The Standard American Encyclopedia of Arts, Sciences, History, Biography, Geography, Statistics, and General Knowledge. Encyclopedia publishing Company.
  4. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 41. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.