Pecan City, Georgia

Pecan City is an unincorporated community in Dougherty County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Pecan City was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community was so named on account of its location in a pecan-growing district.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pecan City, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 173. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.



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