Brent is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History
The community was named after Thomas Y. Brent, an early settler.[2] A post office called Brent was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1904.[3] A variant name was "Brent Crossroads".[1]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brent
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 25. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
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32°58′54″N 84°00′37″W / 32.98167°N 84.01028°W