Russellville, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

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

History

A post office called Russellville was established in 1844, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community most likely was named after Alexander Russell, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Russellville, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 194. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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32°54′09″N 83°59′29″W / 32.90250°N 83.99139°W / 32.90250; -83.99139


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