Cromers, Georgia Explained

Cromers is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Variant names were "Cromer" and "Cromer's". A post office called Cromer's was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1904.^[1] The community was named after J. D. Cromer, the proprietor of several local mills.^[2]

Nearby Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

References

34.2758°N -83.2656°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 April 2018.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 54 . 0-915430-00-2.