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Arp, Georgia

Arp is an unincorporated community in Banks County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The community lies about 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of the county seat at Homer.

History

A post office called Arp was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1905. The community was named for humorist Bill Arp. In 1900, the community had 100 inhabitants.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arp
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 7. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  4. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 81.

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