Thomson's nickname is "The Camellia City of the South", in honor of the thousands of camellia plants throughout the city. Landmarks include McDuffie County, Thomas E. Watson House and Thomson Commercial Historic District. Thomson is the birthplace of Millie Jackson, singer.
Thomson, Georgia gifts and souvenirs: 35 designs made from Thomson's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $99. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Thomson Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Thomson Landmarks Photo Poster | from $40 |
| Thomson Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Thomson Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Thomson Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Thomson Town Line Mug | from $26 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 4 styles
Nine local landmarks, archival matte
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Classic large-letter postcard art, filled with local photos
Six local landmarks as instant photos on kraft paper
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos, 11 oz ceramic
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Large-letter postcard art on a sturdy tote
Foam-front trucker, printed (not embroidered) with local photos
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
Six local landmarks as instant photos, soft fleece 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
The town's earliest Sanborn fire-insurance map, drawn building by building and hand-coloured, from the Library of Congress
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
Population 2010: 6,778 → 2020: 6,814
From Wikidata (CC0).
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. In 1870, Thomson was designated seat of the newly formed McDuffie County. It was incorporated as a town in 1854 and as a city in 1870.
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 had a minor league baseball team. 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.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Thomson, Georgia, revision 1378237040 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
We share a part of every Thomson sale with local partners, and we'd love to print from your collection. Old photographs, maps and postcards make the best keepsakes.
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6 free coloring pages of Thomson, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Thomson's population was 6,814 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 6,778 in 2010.
Thomas E. Watson House
McDuffie County
Thomson Commercial Historic District
Usry House