Babcock, Georgia Explained

Babcock is an unincorporated community in Miller County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

An old variant name was "Pondtown". A post office called Babcock was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1924.[1] The present name is after three first settlers: brothers E. V., Fred R. and Oscar H. Babcock.[2] Babcock was incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly in 1901.[3] The town was officially dissolved in 1995.

References

31.1125°N -84.6417°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Miller County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 September 2017.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 1 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. 1906. State historical association. 105.

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