Chokee, Georgia Explained

Chokee is an unincorporated community in Lee County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Chokee was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1905.[1] The community's name is derived from the Muscogee language.[2] In 1900, Chokee had about 120 inhabitants.[3]

References

31.8939°N -84.0497°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 April 2018.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 42 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons Arranged in Cyclopedic Form. 1906. State historical association. 381.

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