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Curryville (formerly called Little Row) is an unincorporated community in Gordon County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

An early variant name was "Little Row", after a local Native American leader. A post office was established as Little Row in 1883, renamed Curryville in 1895, and discontinued in 1955. The present name honors David W. Curry, a local pharmacist.

Notable people

Roland Hayes, a composer and celebrated lyric tenor, was born in Curryville.

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