Lanier is an
unincorporated community
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in
Bryan County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Georgia
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.
It is located about 4 miles east of
Pembroke, Georgia
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, where
Georgia Route 204 ends at
U.S. Route 280. There is a monument for J.O. Bacon at this intersection.
History
A post office called Lanier was established in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.
The community was named for
Clement Lanier, an English classical musician.
References
Unincorporated communities in Bryan County, Georgia
Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state)
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