Beverly, Georgia Explained

Beverly is an unincorporated community in Elbert County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Beverly was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1908.[1] The community was named after Beverly Allen, the proprietor of a local tavern.[2] An act of the Georgia General Assembly to incorporate Beverly in 1907 was repealed in 1919.[3]

References

34.0956°N -82.7286°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 April 2018.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 18 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Book: Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. 1919. J. Johnston. 840.

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