Blackwood, Georgia

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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[]

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

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


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