Meeks is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History edit
The first permanent settlement at Meeks was made ca. 1888.[2] A post office called Meeks was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1954.[3] The community has the name of Henry Meeks, an early settler.[2]
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meeks, Georgia
- ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 145. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
32°37′08″N 82°33′24″W / 32.61889°N 82.55667°W
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