Metasville, Georgia Explained

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

History

The community perhaps derives its name from Metacomet, an Indian chieftain.[1] A post office called Metasville was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1944.[2]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Metasville as a town in 1917.[3] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

References

33.7678°N -82.6014°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 146 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 March 2019.
  3. Book: Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. 1917. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 774.

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