Collier, Georgia Explained

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

History

The community was named after Cuthbert Collier, a pioneer settler.[1] Variant names were "Colliers" and "Collier Station". A post office called Collier was in operation from 1875 until 1905.[2]

References

33.0469°N -84.0169°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 49 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 12 April 2018.