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Blackwood, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°27′23″N 84°54′10″W / 34.45639°N 84.90278°W / 34.45639; -84.90278
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Blackwood (also called Blackwood Springs) is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

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A post office called Blackwood was established in 1884, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1901.[2] Blackwood was named in honor of a Native American (Indian) chief.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blackwood, Georgia
  2. ^ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. ^ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 84. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°27′23″N 84°54′10″W / 34.45639°N 84.90278°W / 34.45639; -84.90278