Mallorysville, Georgia Explained

Mallorysville is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Mallorysville was named after William Mallory, a county official.[1] The Mallorysville post office closed in 1903.[2]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Mallorysville as a town in 1819.[3] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

References

33.895°N -82.7744°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 143 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 March 2019.
  3. Book: A Compilation of the Laws of the State of Georgia: Passed by the Legislature . T.S.Hannon . 1821 . 1050.

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