Ceres (also, Hopewell) is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Georgia, United States.[1]

History

The community was named after Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ceres, Georgia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 38. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceres,_Georgia
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