Texas, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Texas was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1940.[2] The community was named after the state of Texas.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Texas, Georgia
  2. "Heard County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.

Coordinates: 33°14′27″N 85°11′56″W / 33.24083°N 85.19889°W / 33.24083; -85.19889

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