Audubon, Georgia Explained

Audubon is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The community lies about northeast of the county seat at Calhoun.[1]

History

A post office called Audubon was in operation from 1900 until 1911.[2] The community was likely named for John James Audubon, the American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter.[3]

References

34.5661°N -84.8192°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 10 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Gordon County . Jim Forte Postal History . 26 April 2015.
  3. News: Gordon County. Calhoun Times . 1 September 2004 . 26 April 2015 . 84.

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