Brent, Georgia Explained

Brent is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was named after Thomas Y. Brent, an early settler.^[1] A post office called Brent was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1904.^[2] A variant name was "Brent Crossroads".

References

32.9817°N -84.0103°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 25 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 April 2018.