Bill Arp

Bill Arp
Born
Charles Henry Smith

June 15, 1826
DiedAugust 24, 1903(1903-08-24) (aged 77)
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
EducationUniversity of Georgia (did not graduate)
Occupation(s)Author, editor, politician
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Charles Henry Smith (June 15, 1826 – August 24, 1903) was an American writer and politician from the state of Georgia. He used the pen name Bill Arp for nearly 40 years. He had a national reputation as a homespun humorist during his lifetime, and at least four communities are named for him (Arp, Banks County, Georgia; Bill Arp, Georgia; Arp, Texas; and Arp, Tennessee).