Mize is an unincorporated community in Stephens County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
The community was named after Henry Mize, a pioneer settler.[2] A post office called Mize was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1935.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mize, Georgia
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 149. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Stephens County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Georgia highlighting Stephens County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
34°28′24″N 83°20′13″W / 34.47333°N 83.33694°W
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