Sofkee, Georgia

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Sofkee is an unincorporated community in Bibb County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area. The main road through Sofkee is US 129/SR 247 (Hawkinsville Road).

History

A post office called Sofkee was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1930.{{cite web | url=https://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=GA | title=Post Offices | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=10 June 2019}} The community derives its name from Tobesofkee Creek.{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/s.pdf| title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=208 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}}

References

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{{Macon Metro}}

{{Bibb County, Georgia}}

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Category:Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state)

Category:Unincorporated communities in Bibb County, Georgia

Category:Macon metropolitan area, Georgia

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