Sanford, Georgia Explained

Sanford is an unincorporated community in Stewart County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Sanford was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1905.[1] The community most likely was named after John W. A. Sanford, a United States Congressional Representative from the state of Georgia.[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.