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

History

A post office called Mulberry was established in 1838, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] The community was named for mulberry trees near the original town site.[3]

Cityhood Initiative

On January 8, 2024, Georgia (U.S. state) State House Majority Leader, Chuck Efstration, introduced legislation that would pave the way for the creation of the city of Mulberry.[4] Efstration’s office worked with KB Advisory Group to develop a feasibility study for prospective cityhood.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mulberry, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  3. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 154. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. 1 2 "Lawmakers propose new city in northern Gwinnett County with no city property taxes". WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta. January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ "City of Mulberry, Georgia | It's Time For Local Control!". www.cityofmulberryga.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.


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