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Arp, Tennessee

Coordinates: 35°46′24″N 89°36′09″W / 35.77333°N 89.60250°W / 35.77333; -89.60250
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Arp is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, in the United States.[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]

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.

35°46′24″N 89°36′09″W / 35.77333°N 89.60250°W / 35.77333; -89.60250