Montevideo, Georgia

Montevideo is an unincorporated community in Elbert and Hart counties, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Montevideo was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1903. The community's name is a transfer from Montevideo, in Uruguay.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Montevideo, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 150. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°16′20″N 82°49′18″W / 34.27222°N 82.82167°W / 34.27222; -82.82167