Arp is an unincorporated community in Banks County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] The community lies about 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of the county seat at Homer.[2]
History
A post office called Arp was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1905.[3] The community was named for humorist Bill Arp.[1] In 1900, the community had 100 inhabitants.[4]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arp
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 7. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ 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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