Barbers, Georgia Explained

Barbers is an unincorporated community in Colquitt County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A variant name was "Barber". The community was named after William H. Barber, a local businessman.[1] A post office called Barber was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] Besides the post office, the community had a railroad depot.[3]

References

31.2219°N -83.7214°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 13 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Colquitt 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. 124.

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