Echeconnee, Georgia

Echeconnee is an unincorporated community in Houston and Peach counties, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Echoconnee was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community takes its name from Echeconnee Creek.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Echeconnee, Georgia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 69. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.


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