Tyree, Georgia

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

History

A variant name was "Tyre". The community's name is derived from Tyre, Lebanon.[2] A post office called Tyre was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tyree, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 234. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 23, 2019.

33°36′54″N 84°52′46″W / 33.61500°N 84.87944°W / 33.61500; -84.87944


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