Milford, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Milford was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] The community took its name from a gristmill at a ford on Itchawaynochaway Creek.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Milford, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 147. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.


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