Amsterdam, Georgia

Amsterdam is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

Amsterdam had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community was named after Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.[3] A post office called Amsterdam was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1959.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Amsterdam, Georgia
  2. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 56.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 5. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. "Decatur County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2017.



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