Yellowdirt, Georgia
Yellowdirt is an unincorporated community in Heard County, Georgia, United States.
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Coordinates: 33°24′50″N 85°2′27″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
County | Heard |
Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 356655[1] |
History
A post office called Yellow Dirt was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community took its name from nearby Yellowdirt Creek.[3]
References
- "Yellowdirt". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 259. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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