Welcome, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Welcome was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] Some say the community was named after Welcome Carter, a pioneer settler, while others believe the community was named for the fact the Indians were welcoming to the first settlers.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Welcome, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 249. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.



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