Apalachee, Georgia

Apalachee is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] Apalachee was one of the earliest settlements in Morgan County.[2]

History

The community was named after the Apalachee Indians.[3] The first settlers arrived in Apalachee around 1820, making it one of the oldest communities in Morgan County.[2] A post office called Apalachee was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1957.[4] By 1900, the community had 47 inhabitants.[5] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Apalachee as a town in 1907.[6]

Decline

The town was officially dissolved in 1995.[3] Few buildings still exist today.[7]

See also

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Apalachee, Georgia
  2. "Apalachee Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 6. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. "Morgan County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  5. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 68.
  6. Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. State printer. 1907. p. 401.
  7. "Apalachee - Ghost Town". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved 2023-02-27.


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