Zirkle, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Zirkle was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1926.[2] Named for lumber baron L.A. Zirkle, the town died after sawmill production ended in 1926.[3]

To find the remains of Zirkle today, look for the boat ramp sign posted on Highway 32 on the outskirts of Patterson, Georgia.

References

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

31°21′40″N 82°02′28″W / 31.361°N 82.041°W / 31.361; -82.041


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