Herndon, Georgia

Herndon is an unincorporated community in Jenkins County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.^[1]

A post office called Herndon was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1974.^[2] The community was named after William Lewis Herndon (1813–1857), United States Navy scientist, explorer, and hero.^[3]

[1]
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Herndon, Georgia
[2]
"Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
[3]
Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 108. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

32°49′14″N 82°07′45″W

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[1] [1]
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Herndon, Georgia

[2] [2]
"Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2019.

[3] [3]
Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 108. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

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Herndon, Georgia

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