Dennis, Murray County, Georgia

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

History[]

A post office called Dennis was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community was named after Dennis Johnson, a local merchant.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dennis, Murray County, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 61. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

Coordinates: 34°42′07″N 84°42′32″W / 34.70194°N 84.70889°W / 34.70194; -84.70889


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