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Flippen, Georgia

Coordinates: 33°28′59″N 84°11′15″W / 33.48306°N 84.18750°W / 33.48306; -84.18750
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Flippen, Georgia
Flippen is located in Georgia
Flippen
Flippen
Flippen is located in the United States
Flippen
Flippen
Coordinates: 33°28′59″N 84°11′15″W / 33.48306°N 84.18750°W / 33.48306; -84.18750
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyHenry
Time zoneUTC-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.

History

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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

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Demographics

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

References

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  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 24, 2018.