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Excelsior, Georgia

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Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

Excelsior is an unincorporated community in Candler County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was named after nearby Excelsior Schoolhouse. A post office called Excelsior was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1905. Variant names were "Little Creek" and "Red Branch".

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Excelsior
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 75. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
Municipalities and communities of Candler County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Metter
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Map of Georgia highlighting Candler County
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32°18′49″N 81°57′57″W / 32.31361°N 81.96583°W / 32.31361; -81.96583


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