Racepond, Georgia Explained

Racepond is an unincorporated community in Charlton County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Racepond had its start when the Waycross and Florida Railroad was extended to that point.^[1] The community took its name from a nearby natural pond where horse races were conducted in the 1830s.^[2] A post office called Racepond was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1953.^[3] The community is known for being where Georgia State Routes 15 and 121 split from US 1, 23 and GA 4.

References

31.0031°N -82.1294°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 184 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Racepond Named For "Race Pond" . GAInfo . 25 May 2019.
3. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 May 2019.