Audubon, Georgia
Unincorporated community in Georgia, United States
Audubon is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] The community lies about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of the county seat at Calhoun.[2]
History
A post office called Audubon was in operation from 1900 until 1911.[3] The community was likely named for John James Audubon, the American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter.[2][4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Audubon, Georgia
- ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 10. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- ^ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 84. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Gordon County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Calhoun
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- Blackwood
- Bobo
- Cash
- Colima
- Crane Eater
- Curryville
- Damascus
- Decora
- Farmville
- Fidelle
- Hill City
- Lewis Corner
- Lily Pond
- McDaniels
- New Town
- Nickelsville
- Oakman
- Oostanaula
- Petersburg
- Ranger
- Red Bud
- Reeves
- Ryo
- Sonoraville
- Soapstick
- Sugar Valley
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34°33′58″N 84°49′09″W / 34.56611°N 84.81917°W / 34.56611; -84.81917
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