Salem, Oconee County, Georgia

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

History

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Salem as a town in 1818.^[2] Salem no longer is incorporated.^[1] A later variant name was "Candy".^[1] A post office called Candy was in operation from 1898 until 1903.^[3]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Salem
2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 197. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 28, 2019.

33°43′22″N 83°23′11″W