Crane Eater, Georgia

Crane Eater is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Crane-Eater was established in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was named in honor of a Cherokee chief.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crane Eater, Georgia
  2. "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 87. Retrieved 26 April 2015.

Coordinates: 34°31′30″N 84°52′21″W / 34.52500°N 84.87250°W / 34.52500; -84.87250

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