Drew, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Drew was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] Drew E. Bennett, an early postmaster, gave the community his first name.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Drew, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 64. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

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