Clyde, Georgia Explained

Clyde is an extinct town in Bryan County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.^[1]

History

Clyde once held the county seat of Bryan County. The community was named after Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde (1792–1863), a Scottish soldier. A variant name was "Eden". A post office called Clyde was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1941.^[2]

References

32.0108°N -81.4086°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 46 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 8 April 2018.