James, Georgia

James, Georgia is a community in Jones County, Georgia near Gray, Georgia. It is a populated place, located at 32°58′00″N 83°28′25″W / 32.966535°N 83.473681°W / 32.966535; -83.473681.

History

A post office called James was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1969.[1] The community was named after Lemuel Photo James, Sr., a railroad agent.[2]

James is the location of the Lemuel and Mary James House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 119. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ Lynn Speno (March 2013). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Lemuel and Mary James House" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved April 26, 2017. Includes 25 photos (see photo captions page 16).


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