Neal, Georgia

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

History

Neal was originally named Williamsville; the present name, after landowner H. B. Neal, was adopted when the railroad was extended to the area.[2] A post office called Neal was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1929.[3]

gollark: Meaning the burritos have to be eaten soon, or they go cold.
gollark: Strictly speaking, it's a *strict* state burrito.
gollark: This is equivalent to an isomorphism between burritos.
gollark: Does not exist.
gollark: I mean, it just calls it `RealWorld`.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Neal, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 157. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 March 2019.

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