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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. A post office called Amity was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1956. The community had 51 inhabitants in 1900.

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.

v t e Municipalities and communities of Lincoln County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Lincolnton
Cities	Lincolnton
Unincorporated communities	Amity Chennault Double Branches Goshen Loco
Ghost town	Agnes
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33°40′33″N 82°29′22″W / 33.67583°N 82.48944°W / 33.67583; -82.48944

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