Carey, Georgia
Carey is an unincorporated community in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A variant name was "Litch".[1] A post office called Litch was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The current name is after James Carey, a railroad agent.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carey
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 34. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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