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

History

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Neal was originally named Williamsville; the present name, after landowner H. B. Neal, was adopted when the railroad was extended to the area.[2] A post office called Neal was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1929.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Neal, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 157. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 March 2019.