Ousley is an unincorporated community in Lowndes County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
The community was named after Joseph and William H. Ousley, pioneer citizens.[2] A post office called Ousley was established in 1866, and remained in operation until 1954.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ousley, Georgia
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 168. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
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30°47′40″N 83°25′51″W / 30.79444°N 83.43083°W
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