Williamsburg, Calhoun County, Georgia Explained

Williamsburg is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Williamsburg was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1913.^[1] Variant names are "Williamsburg Crossroads" and "Williamsburgh".

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Williamsburg as a town in 1887.^[2] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.^[3]

References

31.4642°N -84.5981°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 June 2019.
2. Book: Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. 1887. J. Johnston. 485.
3. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 254 . 0-915430-00-2.