Durand, Georgia Explained

Official Name:Durand, Georgia
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Georgia#USA
Pushpin Label:Durand
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Meriwether
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:840
Coordinates:32.9169°N -84.7739°W
Area Code:706
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:355578

Durand is an unincorporated community in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States.

History

An early variant name was "Stinson", after James W. Stinson, a pioneer citizen.[1] The present name is after the Durand Realty Company, which promoted the town site. A post office called Stinson was established in 1883, its name was changed to Durand in 1911, and the post office closed in 1957.[2] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the community in 1910 as the "Town of Durand".[3] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 66 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 May 2018.
  3. Book: Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. 1910. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 659.