Oakman, Georgia

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

History

A post office called Oakman has been in operation since 1908.[2] The community was named for the "oak man", the nickname of a local lumber dealer.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oakman, 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.

Coordinates: 34°33′59″N 84°42′30″W / 34.56639°N 84.70833°W / 34.56639; -84.70833

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