It is a populated place, located at 32°58′00″N 83°28′25″W / 32.966535°N 83.473681°W / 32.966535; -83.473681.
A post office called James was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1969.
[1] The community was named after Lemuel Photo James, Sr., a railroad agent.
[2] James is the location of the Lemuel and Mary James House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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