Tibet is an unincorporated community in southeastern Long County, Georgia, United States. It lies 15 miles (24 km) south of Hinesville.[1] Its elevation is 56 feet (17 m).[2]

Tibet, Georgia
Tibet is located in Georgia
Tibet
Tibet
Tibet is located in the United States
Tibet
Tibet
Coordinates: 31°37′26″N 81°35′53″W / 31.62389°N 81.59806°W / 31.62389; -81.59806
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyLong
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Population
 (1912)
 • Total15
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID348281

History

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A post office called Tibet was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1914.[3][4][5][6] Its population was estimated to be 15 in 1912.[7] Tibet existed on the map as late as 1915, when it was part of Liberty County.[8] As of July 1916, the community's closest access to banks and attorneys was in Darien,[9] and since Tibet's post office closed, mail was supplied from Ludowici to the northwest.[10][11] Tibet became part of the newly created Long County in 1920.

Tibet is located in Militia District 1544, which is also named Tibet.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. Vol. 3. Atlanta: State Historical Association. p. 443. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  2. ^ "Tibet (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 1994-08-01. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  3. ^ "Long County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  4. ^ United States Official Postal Guide. United States. Post Office Department. 1909. p. 373.
  5. ^ United States Official Postal Guide. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1910. p. 378.
  6. ^ United States Official Postal Guide. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1911. p. 523.
  7. ^ The Georgia Annual: A Compendium of Useful Information about Georgia. A.B. Caldwell. 1912. p. 37.
  8. ^ "Future Location of Long County, 1915". GeorgiaInfo. University System of Georgia. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  9. ^ The Bankers Register and Special List of Selected Lawyers: Blue Book. Vol. 54. Credit Company. July 1916. p. 1364.
  10. ^ United States Official Postal Guide. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1915. p. 670.
  11. ^ United States Official Postal Guide. United States. Post Office Department. 1916. p. 695.
  12. ^ Andriot, John L. (1979). Township atlas of the United States. Andriot Associates. p. 997.
  13. ^ Graham, Paul K. (2010). Atlas of East and Coastal Georgia Watercourses and Militia Districts. The Genealogy Company. ISBN 9780975531235.