Alexander is an unincorporated community in Burke County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
A post office called Alexander was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1966.[2] The community was named after Hugh Alexander, a pioneer settler.[1] Alexander was an incorporated municipality from 1851 until 1995.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alexander
- ^ "Burke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 3. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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