| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| Municipal district | Lethbridge County |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Coordinates | 49°45′30″N 112°57′26″W |
| Postal code span | T0K 2H0 |
| Area code | +1-403 |
| Highways | Highway 3 |
Kipp is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada that is under the jurisdiction of Lethbridge County.[1] It is approximately 29 kilometres (18 mi) northwest of Lethbridge between Highway 3 and a Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) line.
Kipp originally began as a trading post called Fort Kipp, which was named after American whiskey trader Joe Kipp.[2] Although not at the same location as the fort, Kipp takes its name from Fort Kipp.
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- ^ 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.