Cromers, Georgia

Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge in 2006

Cromers is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

Variant names were "Cromer" and "Cromer's".[1] A post office called Cromer's was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community was named after J. D. Cromer, the proprietor of several local mills.[3]

Nearby Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cromers
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 54. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cromers Mill Covered Bridge
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Municipalities and communities of Franklin County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Carnesville
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  • Carnesville
  • Franklin Springs
  • Lavonia‡
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Unincorporated communities
  • Ashland
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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34°16′33″N 83°15′56″W / 34.27583°N 83.26556°W / 34.27583; -83.26556


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