Foster Mills, Georgia

Foster Mills is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Foster's Mills was established in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2] The community was named for brothers John and Greene Foster, who operated a mill there.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Foster Mills, Georgia
  2. "Floyd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  3. "Floyd County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 66. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

Coordinates: 34°09′58″N 85°20′34″W / 34.16611°N 85.34278°W / 34.16611; -85.34278

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