Tyus, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Tyus was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community was named after Jackson "Jack" Buchanan Tyus, a local merchant.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tyus, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 235. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°28′03″N 85°12′08″W / 33.46750°N 85.20222°W / 33.46750; -85.20222


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