Racepond, Georgia

Racepond is an unincorporated community in Charlton County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.^[1]

History

Racepond had its start when the Waycross and Florida Railroad was extended to that point.^[2] The community took its name from a nearby natural pond where horse races were conducted in the 1830s.^[3] A post office called Racepond was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1953.^[4] The community is known for being where Georgia State Routes 15 and 121 split from US 1, 23 and GA 4.