Winchester, Georgia Explained

Winchester is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Winchester was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1935.^[1] The community's name most likely is a transfer from Winchester, in England.^[2]

References

32.4183°N -83.9578°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 June 2019.
2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 255 . 0-915430-00-2.