Fouche, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Fouche was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[2] The community was named for Simpson Fouche, a pioneer.[3] A later member of the family, C. M. Fouche, operated several mills near the site.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fouche, Georgia
  2. "Floyd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  3. "Floyd County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 66. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  4. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 87. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.



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