Meldrim, Georgia Explained

Meldrim is an unincorporated community in Effingham County, Georgia, United States, located about 17 miles northwest of Savannah.^{[1] [2]} It is most likely named for Peter Meldrim, a nineteenth century politician, judge and army officer from Georgia.^[3] The ZIP Code for Meldrim is 31318.^[4]

It is the site of a paper mill, and is noted for a 1959 railway disaster.^{[5] [6]}

Notes

32.1433°N -81.3778°W

Notes and References

1. Geographical Dictionary of the World, p. 1150 (Heilprin and Heilprin, eds., Logos Press, 1990 reprint of 1906 original).
2. http://georgia.hometownlocator.com/ga/effingham/meldrim.cfm Meldrim, Georgia
3. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 145 . 0-915430-00-2.
4. Web site: Meldrim ZIP Code. zipdatamaps.com. 2022. November 11, 2022.
5. http://www.manta.com/c/mtwjpkc/international-paper-co International Paper Company
6. https://www.gendisasters.com/georgia/63/meldrim,-ga-tanker-car-gas-explosion,-jun-1959 Georgia Railway Disaster of 1959