Amity, Georgia
Amity is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History[]
The community was so named on account of the friendly nature of the townspeople.[2] A post office called Amity was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1956.[3] The community had 51 inhabitants in 1900.[4]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Amity, Georgia
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 5. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Lincoln County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 56.
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Coordinates: 33°40′33″N 82°29′22″W / 33.67583°N 82.48944°W
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