Mauk, Georgia Explained

Official Name:Mauk, Georgia
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Georgia#USA
Pushpin Label:Mauk
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Taylor
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:32.5016°N -84.4211°W
Elevation Ft:781
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:31058
Area Code:478
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0317801[1]

Mauk is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Georgia, United States.[2] It lies approximately 12 km south of Junction City.

History

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Mauk as a town in 1913.[3] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1939.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: Feature Detail Report for: Mauk. US Geological Survey. 10 December 2010.
  3. Book: Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. 1913. J. Johnston. 1011.
  4. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 145 . 0-915430-00-2.