Peeksville, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Peeksville was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community was named after W. H. Peek, a local politician.[3]

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gollark: What, just stops *talking about* it?
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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peeksville, 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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