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Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

Chokee is an unincorporated community in Lee County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Chokee was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1905. The community's name is derived from the Muscogee language. In 1900, Chokee had about 120 inhabitants.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chokee, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 42. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons Arranged in Cyclopedic Form. State historical association. p. 381.
Municipalities and communities of Lee County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Leesburg
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Map of Georgia highlighting Lee County
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31°53′38″N 84°02′59″W / 31.89389°N 84.04972°W / 31.89389; -84.04972


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