Reeves, Georgia

Reeves (formerly Reeves Station) is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Reeves Station was established in 1870, renamed Reeves in 1903, and closed in 1954.[2] The community was named for Osborn Reeves, the original owner of the town site.[3][4]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Reeves, Georgia
  2. "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 92. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  4. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 186. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.



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