Ford, Georgia

Worthington Road in Ford

Ford is an extinct town in Bartow County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Ford was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community has the name of Joseph Ford, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ford (historical)
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 80. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°11′20″N 84°57′58″W / 34.1889847°N 84.9660551°W / 34.1889847; -84.9660551


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