Mayhaw, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Mayhaw was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named for the abundance of mahaw trees near the original town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mayhaw, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 145. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.



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