Olympia, Georgia Explained

Olympia is an extinct town in Lowndes County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Olympia was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1916.[1] The community derives its name from Mount Olympus, in Greece.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 March 2019.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 167 . 0-915430-00-2.

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