Herod, Georgia Explained

Herod is an unincorporated community in Terrell County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was named after Old Herod, a Creek Indian chief.^[1] Variant names are "Herod Town" and "Herodtown". A post office named Herrodtown was established in 1848 and closed in 1852, then a post office called Herod was in operation from 1892 until 1907.^[2]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the Town of Herod in 1901, and its municipal charter was repealed in 1912.^[3]

References

31.6989°N -84.4414°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 108 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 January 2019.
3. Book: Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. 1912. State printer. 986.