Lavender, Georgia

Lavender is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.^[1]

History

A post office called Lavender was established in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.^[2] The community was named for George Michael Lavandar, who kept a store there.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lavender, Georgia
↑ "Floyd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
↑ "Floyd County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 70. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

Municipalities and communities of Floyd County, Georgia, United States

County seat: Rome

Cities	Cave Spring Rome

CDPs	Lindale Shannon

Unincorporated communities	Anniedelle Armuchee Boozeville Chubbtown Chulio Coosa Everett Springs Foster Mills Fouche Glenwood Lavender Livingston Mount Berry Silver Creek Six Mile Vans Valley

Coordinates: 34°17′31″N 85°20′28″W / 34.29194°N 85.34111°W / 34.29194; -85.34111

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