Fairchild, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Fairchild was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1913.[2] According to tradition, the community was named after one Mr. Fairchild, a pioneer citizen.[3] A variant name is "Fairchilds".[1]

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gollark: We don't use those.
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gollark: Were you PLANNING to engage in apiophobia?!?!?!!!!!!?;
gollark: What's the issue with the rules?

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairchild
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 76. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

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