Sandy Cross is an unincorporated community in Oglethorpe County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] A variant spelling is "Sandycross".[1]
History
A post office called Sandy Cross was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1900.[2] Sandy Cross was so named for their sandy soil at this crossroads community.[3]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sandy Cross
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 198. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Oglethorpe County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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