Kansas, Georgia

Kansas is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1][2]

History

A post office called Kansas was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1883.[3] The community was named after Kansas Territory, a U.S. territory which existed from 1854 to 1861.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kansas, Georgia
  2. ^ Kansas Topo Zone Map in Carroll County GA
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  4. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 124. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.


33°37′16″N 85°16′13″W / 33.62111°N 85.27028°W / 33.62111; -85.27028


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