Colima is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

Colima, Georgia

History

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A post office called Colima was established in 1886, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1909.[2] The community was probably named after Colima, in commemoration of the Mexican–American War.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colima, Georgia
  2. ^ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. ^ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 87. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°32′35″N 84°42′26″W / 34.54306°N 84.70722°W / 34.54306; -84.70722