Lanier, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, U.S.

Not to be confused with Lanier County, Georgia.

Lanier is an unincorporated community in Bryan County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is located about 4 miles east of Pembroke, Georgia, where Georgia Route 204 ends at U.S. Route 280. There is a monument for J.O. Bacon at this intersection.

## History

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A post office called Lanier was established in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[2] The community was named for Clement Lanier, an English classical musician.[3]

## References

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1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lanier, Georgia
2. ^ "Bryan County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 181.

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Municipalities and communities of Bryan County, Georgia, United States

County seat: Pembroke

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* Richmond Hill

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* Buckhead

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* Belfast
* Black Creek
* Blitchton
* Ellabell
* Keller
* Lanier

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* Clyde

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