Loco is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
The name "Loco" most likely is derived from the Chickasaw language. [1] A post office called Loco was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1942. [2]
Loco has a Baptist church, which was established in 1895. [3] The GNIS also lists the name as "Loce". [4]
References
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 135. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loco Church
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loce
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