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Ryo, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°27′14″N 84°40′26″W / 34.45389°N 84.67389°W / 34.45389; -84.67389
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Ryo is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

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A post office called Ryo was in operation from 1894 until 1904.[2] The name may be derived from Spanish, meaning "river".[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ryo, Georgia
  2. ^ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. ^ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 92. Retrieved April 26, 2015.

34°27′14″N 84°40′26″W / 34.45389°N 84.67389°W / 34.45389; -84.67389