Carters, Georgia
Carters is an unincorporated community in Murray County, Georgia, United States.[1] Nearby Carters Lake, impounded by Carters Dam, takes its name from the community.[2]
History
The community was named after Farish Carter, the owner of a plantation.[2] The Carters post office was discontinued in 1976.[3]
See also
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carters, Georgia
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 35. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
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