Eldorado, Georgia Explained

Eldorado is an unincorporated community in Tift County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A variant name was "Fender". A post office called Fender was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1959.[1] The present name is derived from Spanish meaning "golden one".[2]

References

31.3539°N -83.4856°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 12 May 2018.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 71 . 0-915430-00-2.

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