Jolly, Georgia

Coordinates: 33°07′20″N 84°23′24″W / 33.12222°N 84.39000°W / 33.12222; -84.39000
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Jolly is an

unincorporated community in Pike County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A post office called Jolly was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] The community was so named for the "jolly" demeanor of its original inhabitants.[3] A variant name is "Travelers Rest".[1]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jolly
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
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33°07′20″N 84°23′24″W / 33.12222°N 84.39000°W / 33.12222; -84.39000