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

History

The community takes its name from nearby Sumac Creek.[2] A variant spelling is "Sumach".[1] A post office called Sumach was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

The town was hit by a tornado on April 12, 2020, which killed eight people in and around the town and was rated EF2.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sumac
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 215. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  4. ^ NWS Damage Survey for 04/12-13/2020 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia. April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  5. ^ ""War zone:" At least 7 dead in Murray County from Sunday's storms, at least 23 injured". WTVC. April 13, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.

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