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

History

A post office called Veazey was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1933.[2] The community was named after Eli A. Veazey, a local merchant and early postmaster.[3] A variant name was "Veazy".[1]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Veazey
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 241. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

33°30′16″N 83°08′28″W / 33.50444°N 83.14111°W / 33.50444; -83.14111


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