Munnerlyn, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

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

History

A post office called Munnerlyn was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1960.[2] It is unclear whether the community is named after Colonel John D. Munnerlyn, a local attorney, or after Charles James Munnerlyn, a Georgia politician.[3] Early variant names were "Lumpkins Station", "Thomas", and "Thomas Station".[1]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Munnerlyn
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 154. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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Municipalities and communities of Burke County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Waynesboro
Cities
  • Blythe‡
  • Keysville‡
  • Midville
  • Sardis
  • Vidette
  • Waynesboro
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Town
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CDP
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Other unincorporated
communities
  • Alexander
  • Drone
  • Greens Cut
  • Munnerlyn
  • Saint Clair
  • Shell Bluff
  • Telfair Woods
Footnotes
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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32°57′13″N 81°57′43″W / 32.95361°N 81.96194°W / 32.95361; -81.96194


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