Sandy Cross, Georgia Explained

Sandy Cross is an unincorporated community in Oglethorpe County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. A variant spelling is "Sandycross".

History

A post office called Sandy Cross was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1900.[1] Sandy Cross was so named for their sandy soil at this crossroads community.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 May 2019.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 198 . 0-915430-00-2.

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