Boyce, Chattanooga

Boyce is an area within Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1]

History

A post office called Boyce was established in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1889.[2] The community was named for Samuel J. Boyce, son of Chattanooga city father Ker Boyce, a native of South Carolina.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boyce, Chattanooga
  2. ↑ "Hamilton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  3. ↑ Miller, Larry L. (2001). Tennessee Place-names. Indiana University Press. p. 27. ISBN 0-253-21478-5.

35°04′37″N 85°15′26″W / 35.0770°N 85.2572°W / 35.0770; -85.2572

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