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Socrates is an extinct town in Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

History

The community was named after Socrates (c. 469 BC – 399 BC), the ancient Athenian philosopher. [2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Socrates (historical)
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 208. ISBN  0-915430-00-2.