Autreyville[1] is an unincorporated community in Colquitt County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[2]

History

Autreyville was named after D. A. Autrey, a local merchant.[3] A post office called Autreyville was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1951.[4] In 1900, the community had 136 inhabitants.[5] The community once had a schoolhouse, now defunct.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Autreyville, Georgia". www.mapquest.com. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Autreyville, Georgia
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 10. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. ↑ "Colquitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  5. ↑ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 103.
  6. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Autreyville School (historical)

31°03′45″N 83°45′54″W / 31.06250°N 83.76500°W / 31.06250; -83.76500


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