| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gordon |
| Population as of | 2000 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| Time zone (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Elevation | 669 ft |
| Coordinates | 34°31′58″N 84°48′59″W |
| Area codes | 706/762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 356490[1] |
| Other names | Redbud[1] |
Red Bud is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, Georgia, United States.
History
A post office called Red Bud was established in 1852, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1928.[2] The community was named for a grove of red bud trees near the original town site.[3][4]
Notable people
George Right Smith - (1837 - 1903), Private in the Confederate Army elevated to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. After the war, bought a farm just south of Redbud settling very close to his wife's (Spencer) family farm.
References
- ^ . Retrieved on 2008-11-08.
- ^ "Gordon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ "Gordon County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 92. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins. Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 185. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.