McBean, Georgia

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

History

The community takes its name from nearby McBean Creek.[2] A variant name is "McBean Depot".[1] A post office was established at McBean in 1846, and remained in operation until 1962.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McBean
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 139. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

33°14′37″N 81°57′02″W / 33.24361°N 81.95056°W / 33.24361; -81.95056


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