Audubon, Georgia facts for kids
Audubon is a small place in Gordon County, Georgia, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county. Audubon is located about 10 miles (16 km) (about 16 kilometers) northeast of Calhoun, which is the main town in Gordon County.
History
Audubon had a post office that was open for a few years, from 1900 to 1911. This means people living there could send and receive mail right in their community during that time.
Who Was John James Audubon?
The community was most likely named after John James Audubon. He was a very famous American ornithologist, which means he studied birds. He was also a naturalist, someone who studies nature, and a talented painter.
- Born: John James Audubon was born in 1785 in Haiti.
- Work: He is best known for his amazing book called The Birds of America. This book has detailed, lifelike paintings of many different bird species found in North America.
- Legacy: Audubon traveled all over the United States to find and paint birds. His work helped people learn a lot about American wildlife. Today, many places and organizations, like the National Audubon Society, are named after him to honor his contributions to bird conservation and study.
