Meeks, Georgia

Meeks is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The first permanent settlement at Meeks was made ca. 1888. A post office called Meeks was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1954. The community has the name of Henry Meeks, an early settler.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meeks, Georgia
  2. 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 145. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 15, 2019.

32°37′08″N 82°33′24″W / 32.61889°N 82.55667°W / 32.61889; -82.55667