Ford, Georgia

Ford is an extinct town in Bartow County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

Worthington Road in Ford

History

A post office called Ford was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community has the name of Joseph Ford, a pioneer citizen.[3]

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gollark: I tend to over*research* stuff in advance a lot, but not actually plan based on it because I would never stick to it anyway.
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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ford (historical)
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 80. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

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