Alexander, Georgia Explained

Alexander is an unincorporated community in Burke County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Alexander was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1966.^[1] The community was named after Hugh Alexander, a pioneer settler. Alexander was an incorporated municipality from 1851 until 1995.^[2]

References

33.0222°N -81.8767°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Burke County . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 September 2017.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 3 . 0-915430-00-2.