Salem, Oconee County, Georgia Explained

Salem is an unincorporated community in Oconee County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Salem as a town in 1818.[1] Salem no longer is incorporated. A later variant name was "Candy". A post office called Candy was in operation from 1898 until 1903.[2]

References

33.7228°N -83.3864°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 197 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 May 2019.

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