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City in Georgia, United States
Thomson (originally called Slashes ) is a city in McDuffie County , Georgia , United States. The population was 6,814 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of McDuffie County.[4] camellia plants throughout the city. Thomson was founded in 1837 as a depot on the Georgia Railroad . It was renamed in 1853 for railroad official John Edgar Thomson and incorporated February 15, 1854 as a town and in 1870 as a city. It is part of the Augusta – Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area .
History [ edit ]
Thomson, originally called "Slashes", was founded in 1837 as a depot on the Georgia Railroad. It was renamed in 1853 for railroad official John Edgar Thomson .[5] [6]
The Old Rock House , built in 1785, is said to be one of Georgia's oldest documented houses with its original design intact. Built by Thomas Ansley, the home is said to be the home of ancestors of former president Jimmy Carter . Thomson is also the birthplace of Populist leader and two-time presidential candidate Thomas E. Watson .
Thomson was home to minor league baseball . An affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles , the Thomson Orioles became members of the 1956 six–team the Class D level Georgia State League . Playing home games at The Brickyard, Thomson led the league in attendance and qualified for the playoffs. The Georgia State League permanently folded following the 1956 season.[7] [8] [9]
Geography [ edit ]
Thomson is located at 33°28′2 ″N 82°29′58 ″W / 33.46722°N 82.49944°W / 33.46722; -82.49944 [10] United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.95 square miles (5.1 km 2 Central Savannah River Area geographical designation.
Demographics [ edit ]
Historical population
Census Pop. Note %± 1880 700 — 1890 836 19.4% 1900 1,154 38.0% 1910 2,151 86.4% 1920 2,140 −0.5% 1930 1,914 −10.6% 1940 3,088 61.3% 1950 3,489 13.0% 1960 4,522 29.6% 1970 6,503 43.8% 1980 7,001 7.7% 1990 6,862 −2.0% 2000 6,828 −0.5% 2010 6,778 −0.7% 2020 6,814 0.5%
As of the 2020 United States census , there were 6,814 people, 2,581 households, and 1,610 families residing in the city.
Landmarks [ edit ]
Rock House (1785) – Oldest stone residence in Georgia
Hickory Hill – Home of US senator Thomas E. Watson (1856–1922), noted author, statesman, and lawyer; known as the father of Rural Free Delivery
Education [ edit ]
The McDuffie County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of four elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative school.[13] [14]
Dearing Elementary School
Maxwell Elementary School
Norris Elementary School
Thomson Elementary School
Thomson-McDuffie Middle School
Thomson High School
McDuffie County Achievement Center
Notable people [ edit ]
Zebedee Armstrong , outsider artist
Casper Brinkley , former defensive end for the NFL's Carolina Panthers
Jasper Brinkley , linebacker for the NFL's New York Giants
Vonteego Cummings , former professional basketball guard, played in the NBA and the Euroleague
Darius Eubanks , linebacker for the NFL'S Dallas Cowboys
Ray Guy , NFL punter for the Oakland Raiders and namesake of the Ray Guy Award , presented each year to college football's top punter. He is the first and only punter admitted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame .
Richard E. Hawes , Navy admiral, World War II hero, and namesake of guided missile frigate USS Hawes
Eddie Lee Ivery , running back for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Green Bay Packers
Millie Jackson , R & B singer
Franklin Langham , PGA Tour golfer (1992–2005)
Dr. Wendell Logan , jazz composer and Guggenheim Fellowship recipient. Dr. Logan established the jazz department at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Jerry Mays , running back for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the San Diego Chargers
Blind Willie McTell , singer and blues musician, wrote "Statesboro Blues ". Thomson sponsors an annual blues festival in his honor
Chris Mohr , NFL punter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons (1989–2004); published songwriter
Rev. Romulus Moore , one of the first African-American legislators in the Georgia State Assembly, and one of the founding fathers of the civil rights movement.
Brothers Robert Paschal and James Paschal , notable Atlanta restaurateurs and civil rights advocates
Ken Roberson , Broadway choreographer noted for his work in the 2004 Tony Award -winning "Avenue Q " and "All Shook Up ;" movie credits as choreographer include HBO 's "Lackawanna Blues " and independent film "Preaching to the Choir"
Tom Watson , U.S. senator, Populist Party leader, and renowned orator of the late 19th century. Noted for establishing Rural Free Delivery , which set up rural mail service for the nation
References [ edit ]
^ "U.S. Census website" . United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008 .
^ "US Board on Geographic Names" . United States Geological Survey . October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008 .
^ "Find a County" . National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011 .
^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF) . Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 225. ISBN 0-915430-00-2
^ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States ISBN 978-1135948597 . Retrieved November 30, 2013 .
^ "1956 Georgia State League" . Baseball-Reference.com .
^ "The Brickyard" . www.visitthomsonga.com .
^ Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles, eds. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball (Third ed.). Baseball America . ISBN 978-1932391176
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990" . United States Census Bureau . February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011 .
^ "Census of Population and Housing" . Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015 .
^ "Explore Census Data" . data.census.gov . Retrieved December 15, 2021 .
^ Georgia Board of Education [permanent dead link
^ School Stats , Retrieved June 23, 2010.
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