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Nankin is an unincorporated community in Brooks County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Nankin was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1907. The community was named after Nankin, in China.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nankin, Georgia
2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 156. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

v t e Municipalities and communities of Brooks County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Quitman
Cities	Barwick‡ Morven Pavo‡ Quitman
CDP	Dixie
Other unincorporated communities	Barney Empress Grooverville Nankin Pidcock
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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30°39′58″N 83°28′05″W / 30.66611°N 83.46806°W / 30.66611; -83.46806

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