Thalmann, Georgia

History

Thalmann has been settled since the 18th century. Throughout its history, Thalmann has been an important travel route location, serving as a route for soldiers during the American Revolutionary War and later as an early mail system route, then a stagecoach route.[3]

Decline

In the 1970s, Thalmann was a vacation destination, known for its wildlife.[4] In 1979, a railroad station in the town was rerouted to nearby Jesup, drawing tourist traffic away from the town.[5] By 2001, Thalmann has a population of only approximately 50 residents.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Thalmann". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  2. When the Railroad Leaves Town (PDF). Kirksville, MO 63501: Truman State University Press. 2001. p. 12.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  3. "Old Post Road Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
  4. Kinkead, Eugene (1978-05-28). "Georgia's Golden Isles". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
  5. "Amtrak - Thalmann, GA". www.trainweb.org. Retrieved 2023-02-23.


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