Bowens Mill, Georgia Explained

Bowens Mill is an unincorporated community in Ben Hill County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was named after R. V. Bowen, the proprietor of a local gristmill.^[1] A post office called Bowens Mill was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1906.^[2] A variant name was "Bowensville".

References

31.8428°N -83.2094°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 23 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 April 2018.