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

History

A post office called Fincherville was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community was named after John Lumpkin Fincher, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fincherville, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 77. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°24′33″N 83°57′12″W / 33.40917°N 83.95333°W / 33.40917; -83.95333


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