Tyree, Georgia Explained

Tyree is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A variant name was "Tyre". The community's name is derived from Tyre, Lebanon.[1] A post office called Tyre was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1904.[2]

References

33.615°N -84.8794°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 234 . 0-915430-00-2.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 23 June 2019.