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

History

A post office called Sanford was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community most likely was named after John W. A. Sanford, a United States Congressional Representative from the state of Georgia.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sanford, Georgia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 198. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.



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