Limerick, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Limerick was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1900.[2] The community was named after Limerick, in Ireland, the native home of a large share of the early settlers.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Limerick, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 133. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

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