Sandy Cross, Georgia

Sandy Cross is an unincorporated community in Oglethorpe County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. A variant spelling is "Sandycross".

History

A post office called Sandy Cross was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1900. Sandy Cross was so named for their sandy soil at this crossroads community.

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sandy Cross
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 198. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°56′35.42″N 83°3′59.53″W / 33.9431722°N 83.0665361°W / 33.9431722; -83.0665361