Thalmann, Georgia

Thalmann is a ghost town in Glynn County, Georgia.[1][2]

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 had a population of only approximately 50 residents.[2]

See also

• List of ghost towns in Georgia

References

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

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