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 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 March 4, 2023.
  2. 1 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 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.

31°17′27″N 81°41′19″W / 31.29083°N 81.68861°W / 31.29083; -81.68861


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.