Round Oak, Georgia
Round Oak is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Georgia, United States. The community is located on Georgia State Route 11, 8.4 miles (13.5 km) north-northwest of Gray.
Round Oak, Georgia | |
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 Sunshine Baptist Church | |
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| Coordinates: 33°06′39″N 83°36′55″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jones |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 31038[1] |
| Area code(s) | 478 |
| GNIS feature ID | 356505[2] |
History
The community was named for a nearby large oak tree, which stood as a landmark to local Indians.[3] A post office called Round Oak was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1906.[4]
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Round Oak as a town in 1914.[5] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.[3]
References
- United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- "Round Oak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 193. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1914. p. 1151.
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