Windsor, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Windsor was established in 1835, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community most likely was named after Windsor, England, perhaps via Windsor Castle.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Windsor, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 255. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°52′48″N 83°50′30″W / 33.88000°N 83.84167°W / 33.88000; -83.84167


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