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Prospect, Georgia

Coordinates: 33°24′32″N 83°45′40″W / 33.40889°N 83.76111°W / 33.40889; -83.76111
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Prospect is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

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A variant name was "Eudora".[1] Eudora was a name derived from the Greek meaning "generous gifts".[2] A post office called Eudora was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prospect
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 74. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

33°24′32″N 83°45′40″W / 33.40889°N 83.76111°W / 33.40889; -83.76111