Brownsville is an unincorporated community in Paulding County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office was in operation at Brownsville from 1860 until 1905.[2][3] The community's name may have been intended to honor John Brown, a local Methodist reverend.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brownsville, Georgia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 27. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Paulding County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
33°47′58″N 84°45′27″W / 33.79944°N 84.75750°W
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