Amity, Georgia Explained

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

History

The community was named on account of the friendly nature of the townspeople.^[1] A post office called Amity was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1956.^[2] The community had 51 inhabitants in 1900.^[3]

References

33.6758°N -82.4894°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 5 . 0-915430-00-2.
2. Web site: Lincoln County . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 September 2017.
3. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. 1906. State historical association. 56.