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

History

A post office called Kirkland was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] Kirkland (both the post office and, consequently, the surrounding hamlet) was likely named for the several large families of that surname in the area. One widely assumed namesake was Timothy Kirkland [1799-1864], a local landowner, after whom nearby Kirkland Pond was named. Another possibility was William Kirkland, who operated a General Store adjacent to the post office.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kirkland, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 126. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.



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