Smarr, Georgia

History

Smarr was established in 1838 by William Smarr when the railroad was extended to that point, and named for the founder.[2]

Variant names were "Smarrs" and "Smarrs Station".[1] A post office called Smarr's Station was established in 1872, and the name was shortened to Smarrs in 1895.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smarr
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 207. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 June 2019.


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