Owensbyville, Georgia Explained

Owensbyville is an extinct town in Heard County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

History

A post office called Owensbyville was established in 1875 and remained in operation until 1909.^[1] John M. Owensby, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.^[2]

References

33.1872°N -85.0861°W

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 . 168 . 0-915430-00-2.