Joel, Georgia Explained

Joel is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Joel was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1904.^[1] Joel F. Yates, an early postmaster, gave the community his first name.^[2]

References

33.4756°N -85.2381°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 January 2019.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 121 . 0-915430-00-2.