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Excelsior, Georgia

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Excelsior is an unincorporated community in Candler County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

The community was named after nearby Excelsior Schoolhouse.[2] A post office called Excelsior was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1905.[3] Variant names were "Little Creek" and "Red Branch".[1]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Excelsior
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 75. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 May 2018.