Jamaica, Georgia
Jamaica is an unincorporated community in Glynn County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
A post office called Jamaica was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1905. The community was named after Jamaica, New York, the home of a railroad promoter.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jamaica, Georgia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 118. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.