Colima, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Colima was established in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[2] The community was probably named after Colima, in commemoration of the Mexican–American War.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colima, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 87. Retrieved 26 April 2015.