Flippen, Georgia

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Flippen, Georgia
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 33°28′59″N84°11′15″W / 33.48306°N 84.18750°W / 33.48306; -84.18750
Country United States
State Georgia
County Henry
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

Flippen is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Georgia, United States. [1] Flippen is within the postal limits of McDonough and as such, most residents list McDonough as their city.

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History

Flippen had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. [2] A post office called Flippen was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1966. [3] The community was named after one Mr. Flippen, a railroad agent. [2]

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Demographics

Flippen is within the postal limits of McDonough, Georgia and as such, most residents list McDonough as their city.

References

  1. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 79. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
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