Pecan City, Georgia Explained

Pecan City is an unincorporated community in Dougherty County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Pecan City was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1912.[1] The community was so named on account of its location in a pecan-growing district.[2]

References

31.5178°N -84.07°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 14 May 2019.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 173 . 0-915430-00-2.

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