Arp, Georgia Explained

Arp is an unincorporated community in Banks County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The community lies about northeast of the county seat at Homer.^[1]

History

A post office called Arp was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1905.^[2] The community was named for humorist Bill Arp. In 1900, the community had 100 inhabitants.^[3]

References

34.307°N -83.4116°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 7 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 September 2017.
3. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. 1906. State historical association. 81.