Raleigh, Georgia Explained

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

History

The community was named after Raleigh Bowden.^[1] A post office called Raleigh was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1957.^[2] Raleigh was an incorporated municipality from 1925 until 1995.

References

32.9367°N -84.6364°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: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 May 2019.