Richwood, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

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

History

Richwood had its start as a lumber town, and most likely was named for the thick woods which once covered the site.[2] A post office called Richwood was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1947.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richwood, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 188. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
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Municipalities and communities of Dooly County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Vienna
Cities
  • Lilly
  • Pinehurst
  • Unadilla
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Towns
  • Byromville
  • Dooling
Unincorporated communities
  • Drayton
  • Findlay
  • Richwood
  • Snow Spring
  • Tippettville
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32°02′31″N 83°47′11″W / 32.04194°N 83.78639°W / 32.04194; -83.78639


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