Mershon, Georgia
Mershon is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Georgia, United States.
Mershon, Georgia | |
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  Mershon, Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 31°27′51″N 82°15′26″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pierce |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 912 |
| GNIS feature ID | 318049[1] |
History
A post office called Mershon was established in 1886.[2] The community was named after Martin L. Mershon, a local judge.[3]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 146. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Pierce County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Pierce County | |
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