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

History

A post office called Lavender was established in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.[2] The community was named for George Michael Lavender, who kept a store there.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lavender, Georgia
  2. "Floyd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  3. "Floyd County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 70. Retrieved April 24, 2015.

34°17′31″N 85°20′28″W / 34.29194°N 85.34111°W / 34.29194; -85.34111


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