Halcyondale is an unincorporated community in Screven County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office was established at Halcyondale in 1842, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The name Halcyondale is a coined one meaning "peaceful valley".[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Halcyondale, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 101. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

32°32′21″N 81°35′53″W / 32.53917°N 81.59806°W / 32.53917; -81.59806


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