Welcome is an unincorporated community in Coweta County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Welcome was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] Some say the community was named after Welcome Carter, a pioneer settler, while others believe the community was named for the fact the Indians were welcoming to the first settlers.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Welcome, Georgia
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 249. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Coweta County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Coweta County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
33°23′47″N 84°52′25″W / 33.39639°N 84.87361°W
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