Youngcane, Georgia

Youngcane is an extinct town in Union County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Young Cane was established in 1846, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] The community was named for its location on Youngcane Creek.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Youngcane
  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. 260. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°49′57″N 84°04′44″W / 34.8325866°N 84.0788021°W / 34.8325866; -84.0788021


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