Arp, Tennessee

Arp is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, in the United States. It is located along Tennessee State Route 19, approximately 5 miles northwest of Ripley.[1]

History

A post office called Arp was established in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2] The community was likely named in honor of Bill Arp, a humorist of the late 19th century.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arp, Tennessee
  2. "Lauderdale County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  3. Miller, Larry L. (2001). Tennessee Place-names. Indiana University Press. p. 8. ISBN 0-253-21478-5.



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