Reeves (formerly Reeves Station) is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Reeves Station was established in 1870, renamed Reeves in 1903, and closed in 1954.[2] The community was named for Osborn Reeves, the original owner of the town site.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Reeves, Georgia
  2. ↑ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 92. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 186. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°27′41″N 85°00′46″W / 34.46139°N 85.01278°W / 34.46139; -85.01278


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