Colima, Georgia Explained

Colima is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Colima was established in 1886, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1909.[1] The community was probably named after Colima, in commemoration of the Mexican–American War.[2]

References

34.5431°N -84.7072°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gordon County . Jim Forte Postal History . 26 April 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160115073301/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=GA&county=Gordon . 15 January 2016 .
  2. News: Gordon County. Calhoun Times . 1 September 2004 . 26 April 2015 . 87.

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