James, Georgia Explained

James, Georgia is a community in Jones County, Georgia near Gray, Georgia. It is a populated place, located at 32.9665°N -83.4737°W.

History

A post office called James was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1969.[1] The community was named after Lemuel Photo James, Sr., a railroad agent.[2]

James is the location of the Lemuel and Mary James House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 8 January 2019.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 119 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Lemuel and Mary James House . National Park Service. Lynn Speno . March 2013 . April 26, 2017 . Includes 25 photos (see photo captions page 16).

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