Irwins Crossroads, Georgia Explained

Irwins Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was named after the local Irwin family of pioneer citizens.^[1] Variant names were "Irwin Crossroads" and "Irwins". A post office called Irwin's Cross Roads was established in 1842, and remained in operation until 1873.^[2]

References

32.8575°N -82.8494°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 117 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 January 2019.