Sawdust, Georgia Explained

Sawdust, Georgia
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Pushpin Map:USA Georgia#USA
Pushpin Label:Sawdust
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Columbia
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:542
Coordinates:33.4192°N -82.3319°W
Area Code:706 & 762
Blank Name:GNIS ID
Blank Info:356521

Sawdust is a neighborhood (formerly a separate unincorporated community) in the city of Harlem, Columbia County, Georgia, United States.[1] The community is on U.S. Route 78, west of the center of Harlem and 3miles east of Dearing.

History

Sawdust was so named on account of there being several sawmills near the original town site.[2] The name sometimes is spelled out as "Saw Dust".[1] A post office called Saw Dust was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1895.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Sawdust.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 200 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 May 2019.