Penfield

Penfield, Georgia, United States was established shortly after 1829 in , and named in honor of Josiah Penfield, a merchant and silversmith from , who bequeathed $2,500 and a financial challenge to the Georgia Baptist Convention to match his gift for educational purposes.
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: human settlement in Georgia, United States
  • Also known as: Penfield, GA” and “Penfield, Georgia

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Woodville and Maxeys.

Village
is a city in , United States. As of the 2020 census, had a population of 264. is situated 4 miles east of Penfield.

Village
is a town in , , United States. As of the 2020 census, had a population of 198. is situated 6 miles north of Penfield.

Penfield

Latitude
33.66735° or 33° 40′ 2″ north
Longitude
-83.17738° or 83° 10′ 39″ west
Elevation
656 feet (200 metres)
Named after
Josiah Penfield
Open location code
865RMR8F+W2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 154209547
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4215266
Wiki­data ID
Q7162640
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Volapük—“Penfield” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 彭菲爾德
  • French: Penfield
  • Volapük: Penfield (GA)
  • Volapük: Penfield (Georgia)
  • Volapük: Penfield, GA
  • Volapük: Penfield, Georgia
  • Volapük: Penfield

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Penfield Presbyterian Church and Old Mercer Chapel.

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