Roosevelt, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Roosevelt was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1921.[2] The community has the name of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roosevelt, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 192. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°42′11″N 84°33′02″W / 34.70306°N 84.55056°W / 34.70306; -84.55056


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