Ryo, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Ryo was in operation from 1894 until 1904.[2] The name may be derived from Spanish, meaning "river".[3]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ryo, Georgia
2. "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
3. "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 92. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°27′14″N 84°40′26″W