Kibbee is an unincorporated community located in Turner County in the U.S. state of Georgia. The United States Geological Survey’s Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) classifies Kibbee as a “populated place.” As an unincorporated area, Kibbee is not governed by its own municipal corporation and falls under the jurisdiction of Turner County authorities.
Geography
Kibbee lies within the Eastern Time Zone (UTC−5 standard time, UTC−4 daylight saving time). The community is situated in the south‑central portion of Georgia, approximately several miles southeast of the county seat, Ashburn. Specific latitude and longitude coordinates are recorded in the GNIS database.
History
The historical record for Kibbee is limited. The community’s name is believed to be derived from a local family name, though definitive etymological documentation is unavailable. No incorporated municipal government has ever been established for Kibbee, and it has remained a minor locale within Turner County.
Infrastructure and Services
Kibbee does not have its own post office; postal services are provided through nearby towns in Turner County. The area is served by the county’s road network, with access to state highways that connect the community to larger population centers in the region.
Demographics
Because Kibbee is unincorporated and not enumerated separately in the United States Census, specific population figures are not available. Demographic characteristics are reported only at the broader county level.
References
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United States Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System: “Kibbee, Georgia” (Feature ID 332012).
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Turner County, Georgia, official county publications.
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State of Georgia, Department of Transportation maps.
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United States Census Bureau, Turner County data.