Racepond, Georgia
Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.
Racepond is an unincorporated community in Charlton County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
Racepond had its start when the Waycross and Florida Railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community took its name from a nearby natural pond where horse races were conducted in the 1830s.[3] A post office called Racepond was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1953.[4] The community is known for being where Georgia State Routes 15 and 121 split from US 1, 23 and GA 4.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Racepond, Georgia
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 184. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Racepond Named For "Race Pond"". GAInfo. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
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Municipalities and communities of Charlton County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Folkston
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- Moniac
- Racepond
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31°00′11″N 82°07′46″W / 31.00306°N 82.12944°W / 31.00306; -82.12944
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