Drayton, Georgia Explained

Drayton is an unincorporated community in Dooly County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was named after William Drayton (1776–1846), an American congressman.^[1] A post office called Drayton was established in 1836, and remained in operation until 1901.^[2] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1869 as the "Town of Drayton".^[3] The town's municipal charter was dissolved in 1995.

References

32.0742°N -83.9556°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 64 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 27 April 2018.
3. Book: Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. 1869. J. Johnston. 77.