Amity, Georgia

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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]

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References

  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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