Moxley is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]
History
A post office called Moxley was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1914. [2] The community was named after B. J. Moxley, the proprietor of a local gristmill and country store. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moxley, Georgia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 153. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of
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32°55′11″N 82°23′28″W / 32.91972°N 82.39111°W
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