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Irwins Crossroads, Georgia

Coordinates: 32°51′27″N 82°50′58″W / 32.85750°N 82.84944°W / 32.85750; -82.84944
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Irwins Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

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The community was named after the local Irwin family of pioneer citizens.[2] Variant names were "Irwin Crossroads" and "Irwins".[1] A post office called Irwin's Cross Roads was established in 1842, and remained in operation until 1873.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Irwins Crossroads
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 117. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 6, 2019.

32°51′27″N 82°50′58″W / 32.85750°N 82.84944°W / 32.85750; -82.84944