Meeks, Georgia

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

History

The first permanent settlement at Meeks was made ca. 1888.[2] A post office called Meeks was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1954.[3] The community has the name of Henry Meeks, an early settler.[2]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meeks, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 145. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 March 2019.



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