Towns is an unincorporated community in Telfair County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Towns was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1953.[2] Johnson C. Towns, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Towns, Georgia
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 229. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Telfair County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Telfair County | |
| Town | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
32°00′16″N 82°45′17″W / 32.00444°N 82.75472°W
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