Owensbyville is an extinct town in Heard County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
History
A post office called Owensbyville was established in 1875 and remained in operation until 1909.[2] John M. Owensby, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Owensbyville
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 168. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Heard County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Heard County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
33°11′14″N 85°05′10″W / 33.18722°N 85.08611°W
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