Head River, Georgia

Head River is an unincorporated community in Dade County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

The first permanent settlement at Head River was made in the 1830s.[2] A post office called Head River was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1959.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Head River, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 106. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 January 2019.

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