Cuba, Georgia

Cuba is an unincorporated community in Early County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is located two to three miles (3.2 to 4.8 km) south of Blakely.

History

A post office called Cuba was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1890.[2] The community takes its name from the island of Cuba.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cuba, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 55. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

31°17′33″N 84°51′51″W / 31.29250°N 84.86417°W / 31.29250; -84.86417


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