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Alps, Georgia

Coordinates: 33°8′53″N 84°36′12″W / 33.14806°N 84.60333°W / 33.14806; -84.60333
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Alps, Georgia
Alps is located in Georgia
Alps
Alps
Alps is located in the United States
Alps
Alps
Coordinates: 33°8′53″N 84°36′12″W / 33.14806°N 84.60333°W / 33.14806; -84.60333
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyMeriwether
Elevation
850 ft (260 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID354290[1]

Alps is an unincorporated community located in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States.

A post office called Alps was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] The community was located inland away from the railroads.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Alps". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 53.