Madras, Georgia Explained

Madras is an unincorporated community in Coweta County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The railroad was extended to the site in 1849.^[1] Early variant names were Powell's Station, Powellton, Powellton Station and Powellville. This original name honored one Mr. Powell, a first settler.^[2] In 1902, the current name, Madras, was adopted. A post office called Powellville was established in 1871, and the post office's name was changed to Madras in 1902.^[3]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1893 as the "Town of Powellville".^[4]

References

33.44°N -84.7422°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: County may save old Madras post office/depot . January 26, 2018 . 15 March 2019 . Campbell, Sarah Fay.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 142 . 0-915430-00-2.
3. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 March 2019.
4. Book: Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. 1893. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 287.