Cobbville, Georgia Explained

Cobbville is an unincorporated community in Telfair County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

An early variant name was "Cameron Mills", after J. W. Cameron, the proprietor of a local gristmill.[1] A post office called "Cobbsville" was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1935.[2]

References

31.9181°N -82.9825°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 32 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 April 2018.