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Owensbyville, Georgia

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Owensbyville is an extinct town in Heard County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

History

A post office called Owensbyville was established in 1875 and remained in operation until 1909. John M. Owensby, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Owensbyville
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 168. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Heard County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Franklin
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Map of Georgia highlighting Heard County
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

33°11′14″N 85°05′10″W / 33.18722°N 85.08611°W / 33.18722; -85.08611


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