Ayersville, Georgia Explained

Ayersville is an unincorporated community in Stephens County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. A variant name was "Ayers".

History

Ayersville was named after Jeremiah and Nathaniel Ayers, pioneers who arrived .[1] A post office called Ayersville was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] In 1900, the community had 79 inhabitants.[3]

References

34.5608°N -83.4133°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 11 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Stephens County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 September 2017.
  3. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. 1906. State historical association. 104.

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