Ambia is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
History
A post office was established at Ambia in 1886, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community derives its name from "amber", alluding to the color of the chewing tobacco used by the local men.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ambia, Texas
- ^ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 9. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
- ^ Ambia from the Handbook of Texas Online
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