Wooster is an unincorporated community in Meriwether County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
The community was named after George Wooster, proprietor of a local country store.[2] A post office called Wooster was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1910.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wooster, Georgia
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 257. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Meriwether County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Meriwether County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
33°08′30″N 84°37′49″W / 33.14167°N 84.63028°W
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