Carrs Station is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Carrs Station was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1950.[2] A variant name was "Carrs".[1] The community most likely was named after J. D. Carr, a local merchant and railroad employee.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carrs Station
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 35. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°10′29″N 83°07′18″W / 33.17472°N 83.12167°W / 33.17472; -83.12167


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