Hayneville, Georgia

Hayneville (also called Haynesville) is an unincorporated community in Houston County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Haynesville was established in 1835, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community was named for a pioneer settler with the name Haynes.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hayneville, Georgia
  2. "Houston County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. Lanter, Charlie (Jan 4, 2003). "One letter leaves town spellbound over name". Star-News. pp. 4B. Retrieved 31 October 2015.

Coordinates: 32°23′01″N 83°37′15″W / 32.38361°N 83.62083°W / 32.38361; -83.62083

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