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Pecan City, Georgia

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Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

Pecan City is an unincorporated community in Dougherty County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Pecan City was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1912. The community was so named on account of its location in a pecan-growing district.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pecan City, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 173. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Albany
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Map of Georgia highlighting Dougherty County
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31°31′04″N 84°04′12″W / 31.51778°N 84.07000°W / 31.51778; -84.07000


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