Kipp, Alberta

Kipp is a locality in Alberta, Canada within the Lethbridge County. It is located approximately 29 kilometres (18 mi) northwest of Lethbridge between Highway 3 and a Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) line.

Kipp
Location of Kipp in Alberta
Coordinates: 49°45′30″N 112°57′26″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division2
Municipal districtLethbridge County
Government
 • Governing bodyMayor of Kipp
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
Postal code span
T0K 2H0
Area code(s)+1-403
HighwaysHighway 3

Kipp originally began as a trading post called Fort Kipp, which was named after American whiskey trader Joe Kipp.[1] Although not at the same location as the fort, Kipp takes its name from Fort Kipp.

See also

References
  1. Mardon, E.G.; Mardon, A. (2010). Community Place Names of Alberta. Heritage Collection. Golden Meteorite Press. ISBN 978-1-897472-17-0. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
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