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Audubon, Georgia

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Unincorporated community in Georgia, United States

Audubon is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The community lies about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of the county seat at Calhoun.

History

A post office called Audubon was in operation from 1900 until 1911. The community was likely named for John James Audubon, the American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Audubon, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 10. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  4. "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 84. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Gordon County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Calhoun
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Map of Georgia highlighting Gordon County
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34°33′58″N 84°49′09″W / 34.56611°N 84.81917°W / 34.56611; -84.81917


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