Excelsior, Georgia

Excelsior is an unincorporated community in Candler County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.^[1]

History

The community was named after nearby Excelsior Schoolhouse.^[2] A post office called Excelsior was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1905.^[3] Variant names were "Little Creek" and "Red Branch".^[1]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Excelsior
2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 75. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

32°18′49″N 81°57′57″W