Carey, Georgia
Carey is an unincorporated community in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A variant name was "Litch".[1] A post office called Litch was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The current name is after James Carey, a railroad agent.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carey
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 34. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Greene County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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