Gresston, Georgia Explained

Gresston is an unincorporated community in Dodge County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was listed as a census-designated place following the 2010 census but was no longer one by the time of the 2020 census.^[1]

History

A post office called Gresston was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1955.^[2] The community was named after George V. Gress, proprietor of a local sawmill.^[3]

References

32.2864°N -83.2525°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Georgia . United States Census Bureau . April 23, 2021.
2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 January 2019.
3. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 98 . 0-915430-00-2.