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

History

A post office called Alvin was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community was located inland away from the railroads.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alvin, Georgia
  2. ^ "Madison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 55.

34°14′03″N 83°19′27″W / 34.23417°N 83.32417°W / 34.23417; -83.32417


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