Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Petersburg was established in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.[2] Petersburg was named in honor of a Dutch pioneer, according to local history.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Petersburg, Gordon County, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 92. Retrieved 26 April 2015.