Mayhaw, Georgia
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Mayhaw is an unincorporated community in Miller County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Mayhaw was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named for the abundance of mahaw trees near the original town site.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mayhaw, Georgia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 145. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
31°10′36″N 84°52′31″W / 31.17667°N 84.87528°W
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