Bath, Georgia Explained

Bath is an unincorporated community in Richmond County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was so named on account of a mineral spa near the original town site.[1] An early variant name was "Richmond Baths". A post office called Bath was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] In 1900, the community had 100 inhabitants.[3]

References

33.3389°N -82.1764°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 15 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Richmond 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. 139.

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