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Miscellaneous Information


Various Identification Codes ...

FIPS Codes ...

In a past effort, various federal agencies created a set of codes with a purpose similar to the GNIS codes. These codes are called the Federal Information Processing Standard (or the FIPS 55 codes). Although they are still used by some organizations, the FIPS codes are obsolete and will ultimately be replaced by the GNIS codes.

While FIPS codes have been assigned to all counties and states, a specific code has not been assigned to Possum Town. The following FIPS codes apply to the State and County:

State Code:  47 (Tennessee)
County Code:  189 (Wilson County)

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Possum Town is located in Region #3 (the South Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Possum Town is located in Division #6 (the East South-Central Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Possum Town is located in Region IV (Region 4).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Possum Town is located in Region IV (Region 4).