Meeks, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

Meeks is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

The first permanent settlement at Meeks was made ca. 1888.[2] A post office called Meeks was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1954.[3] The community has the name of Henry Meeks, an early settler.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meeks, Georgia
  2. ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 145. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
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Municipalities and communities of Johnson County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Wrightsville
Cities
  • Adrian‡
  • Kite
  • Wrightsville
Map of Georgia highlighting Johnson County
Unincorporated communities
  • Donovan
  • Meeks
  • Scott
Footnotes
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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32°37′08″N 82°33′24″W / 32.61889°N 82.55667°W / 32.61889; -82.55667


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