Herndon, Georgia Explained

Herndon is an unincorporated community in Jenkins County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Herndon was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1974.^[1] The community was named after William Lewis Herndon (1813–1857), United States Navy scientist, explorer, and hero.^[2]

References

32.8206°N -82.1292°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 January 2019.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 108 . 0-915430-00-2.