Winchester, Georgia
Winchester is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Winchester was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community's name most likely is a transfer from Winchester, in England.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winchester, Georgia
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 255. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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