Beards Creek, Georgia

Beards Creek is an unincorporated community in Long County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Beard's Creek was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1915.[2] The community takes its name from nearby Beards Creek.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beards Creek, Georgia
  2. ^ "Long County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  3. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 149.

31°51′59″N 81°53′07″W / 31.86639°N 81.88528°W / 31.86639; -81.88528

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