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Thomasville, Georgia

Thomasville is a city in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States.
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Population 18,881

Top Events in Thomasville History

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1680Economy
The city features plantations open to the public, a historic downtown, a large farmer's market, and an oak tree from about 1680 at the corner of Monroe and Crawford streets.
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1812Military
The community was named for Jett Thomas, a general in the War of 1812.
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1825Government
== History == Thomasville was founded in 1825 as seat of the newly formed Thomas County.
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1831Government
It was incorporated as a town in 1831 and as a city in 1889.
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1999History
The city's network has been in place since 1999.
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2009Culture
Martin Luther King Jr.) Walk and Festival is held there in January of each year since 2009.
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2012Disaster
In 2012, because of these revenues, the city was able to eliminate property fire tax for its residents and businesses.
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2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,881 people, 7,529 households, and 4,983 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1680Economy
The city features plantations open to the public, a historic downtown, a large farmer's market, and an oak tree from about 1680 at the corner of Monroe and Crawford streets.
1812Military
The community was named for Jett Thomas, a general in the War of 1812.
1825Government
== History == Thomasville was founded in 1825 as seat of the newly formed Thomas County.
1831Government
It was incorporated as a town in 1831 and as a city in 1889.
1999History
The city's network has been in place since 1999.
2009Culture
Martin Luther King Jr.) Walk and Festival is held there in January of each year since 2009.
2012Disaster
In 2012, because of these revenues, the city was able to eliminate property fire tax for its residents and businesses.
2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,881 people, 7,529 households, and 4,983 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

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Thomasville is located in the state of Georgia.
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Thomasville has a population of 18,881 residents.
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The population was 18,881 in 2020.

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Famous People from Thomasville, Georgia

LA
Lloyd Austin
General · Born Aug 8, 1953 · Age 72
HF
Henry Ossian Flipper
Soldier · Born Mar 21, 1856 · Died Apr 26, 1940 (age 84)
TH
Thomas W. Hardwick
Politician · Born Dec 9, 1872 · Died Jan 31, 1944 (age 71)
FH
Francis A. Hendry
Politician · Born Nov 19, 1833 · Died Feb 12, 1917 (age 83)
PL
Peter E. Love
Politician · Born Jul 7, 1818 · Died Nov 8, 1866 (age 48)
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