Blackwood, Georgia

Blackwood (also called Blackwood Springs) is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.^[1]

History

A post office called Blackwood was established in 1884, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1901.^[2] Blackwood was named in honor of a Native American (Indian) chief.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blackwood, Georgia
↑ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
↑ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 84. Retrieved 26 April 2015.

Municipalities and communities of Gordon County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Calhoun
Cities	Calhoun Fairmount Plainville Resaca
Town	Ranger
Unincorporated communities	Audubon Blackwood Cash Colima Crane Eater Damascus Decora Farmville Fidelle Lewis Corner Lily Pond McDaniels New Town Nickelsville Oakman Oostanaula Petersburg Red Bud Reeves Ryo Sonoraville Soapstick Sugar Valley

Coordinates: 34°27′23″N 84°54′10″W / 34.45639°N 84.90278°W / 34.45639; -84.90278

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