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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.[2]
Major highways
Interstate 75
U.S. Highway 23
Georgia State Route 42
Georgia State Route 401
Georgia State Route 920
Demographics
Flippen is within the postal limits of McDonough, Georgia and as such, most residents list McDonough as their city.
References
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 79. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
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