Loco, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

Loco is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The name "Loco" most likely is derived from the Chickasaw language.[1] A post office called Loco was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1942.[2]

Loco has a Baptist church, which was established in 1895.[3] The GNIS also lists the name as "Loce".[4]

References

  1. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 135. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loco Church
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loce
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