Center, Georgia facts for kids

Center is a small place where people live in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would.

What is Center's History?

Center has an interesting past with a few name changes! Long ago, it was known by a different name: Bascobel.

Bascobel: The First Name

• A post office was opened in Bascobel in 1826. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages.
• The name of the community was changed to Center in 1899.
• The post office in Center eventually closed in 1958.

How Center Got Its Name

The name "Center" came from a person! It was named after a Mr. Center, who worked for the railroad.

Becoming an Official Town

For a period, Center was officially recognized as a town.

• In 1906, the Georgia General Assembly decided to make Center an official "Town of Center." The General Assembly is like the state's main law-making group.
• However, the town's official status, called its charter, was formally ended in 1995. After that, it went back to being an unincorporated community.