Waterloo, Georgia Explained

Waterloo is an unincorporated community in Irwin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Waterloo was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1903.^[1] According to tradition, the community received its name from the failed business dealings of a first settler, i.e. he "met his Waterloo".^[2]

References

31.5936°N -83.4744°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 June 2019.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 248 . 0-915430-00-2.