Joel, Georgia

Joel is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Joel was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] Joel F. Yates, an early postmaster, gave the community his first name.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Joel, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 121. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°28′32″N 85°14′17″W / 33.47556°N 85.23806°W / 33.47556; -85.23806


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