Carey, Georgia Explained

Carey is an unincorporated community in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A variant name was "Litch". A post office called Litch was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1918.^[1] The current name is after James Carey, a railroad agent.^[2]

References

33.5475°N -83.2692°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 April 2018.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 34 . 0-915430-00-2.