Curryville, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°26′37″N 85°04′44″W / 34.44361°N 85.07889°W / 34.44361; -85.07889
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Curryville (formerly called Little Row) is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office was established as Little Row in 1883, renamed Curryville in 1895, and discontinued in 1955.[2] The present name honors David W. Curry, a local pharmacist.[3]

Notable people

Roland Hayes, a composer, was born in Curryville.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Curryville, Georgia
  2. ^ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 87. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  4. ^ Horne, Gerald; Young, Mary (2001). W.E.B. Du Bois: An Encyclopedia. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 100. ISBN 978-0-313-29665-9.

34°26′37″N 85°04′44″W / 34.44361°N 85.07889°W / 34.44361; -85.07889