Primrose, Georgia Explained

Primrose is an unincorporated community in Meriwether County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community most likely was named after the primrose flower.^[1] A post office called Primrose was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1931.^[2]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Primrose as a town in 1908.^[3] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

References

33.1433°N -84.7419°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 181 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 May 2019.
3. Book: Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. 1908. J. Johnston. 891.