Munnerlyn is an unincorporated community in Burke County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
A post office called Munnerlyn was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1960. It is unclear whether the community is named after Colonel John D. Munnerlyn, a local attorney, or after Charles James Munnerlyn, a Georgia politician. Early variant names were "Lumpkins Station", "Thomas", and "Thomas Station".
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Munnerlyn
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 154. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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32°57′13″N 81°57′43″W / 32.95361°N 81.96194°W / 32.95361; -81.96194
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