Flippen, Georgia Explained

Flippen, Georgia
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Georgia#USA
Pushpin Label:Flippen
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Henry
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:33.4831°N -84.1875°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

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.

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.

Major highways

Demographics

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

References

  1. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 79 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 24 May 2018.