Georges Fork, Virginia Explained

Georges Fork is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States.

History

A post office was established at Georges Fork in 1907, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950.[1] An early settler named George who lived at the mouth of the creek caused the name to be selected.[2]

References

37.1489°N -82.4864°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dickenson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 September 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111045/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=VA&county=Dickinson . 4 March 2016 .
  2. Book: Tennis, Joe. Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. 2004. The Overmountain Press. 978-1-57072-256-1. 10.

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