Amity, Georgia

Amity is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.^[1]

History

The community was 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 September 6, 2017.
^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 56.

33°40′33″N 82°29′22″W / 33.67583°N 82.48944°W / 33.67583; -82.48944

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Amity, Georgia

[2] Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 5. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

[3] "Lincoln County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

[4] 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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