Amboy, Georgia
Amboy is an unincorporated community in Turner County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] GNIS spells the name "Armboy".[2]
History
A post office called Amboy was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1950.[3] The community's name is a transfer from Amboy, New Jersey.[1]
References
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 4. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Armboy
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
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