Thalmann, Georgia

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Thalmann is a sparsely-populated town in Glynn County, Georgia located along Georgia Highway 32. The town consists of several ruined and abandoned buildings, a small baptist church and several residents. [1] [2]

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Aerial Photograph of the town of Thalmann
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Derelict building in Thalmann
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Baptist church in Thalmann


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]

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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.

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