Ypsilanti, Georgia

Ypsilanti (/ˌɪpsɪˈlænti/ IP-sil-AN-tee)[1] is an unincorporated community in Talbot County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[2]

History

The community's name is a transfer from Ypsilanti, Michigan.[1] Variant names are "Red Bone" and "Ypsillanti".[2] A post office called Ypsilanti was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1916.[3]

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References
  1. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 260. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ypsilanti
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 June 2019.



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