Richwood, Georgia
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
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richwood, Georgia
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 188. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Dooly County, Georgia, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Dooly County | |
| Towns | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.