Thomasville, Georgia
Thomasville is a city of 18,666 people in Thomas County, Georgia, founded in 1825.
Why visit Thomasville
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 82 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Southern Regional Technical College, Thomas University, Dawson Street Residential Historic District and East End Historic District.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Thomasville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Thomasville
Thomasville is a city in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States. The population was 18,881 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Thomasville, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Southern Regional Technical College
School · 2.3 mi
Community college in Thomasville, Georgia, U.S.
15689 US 19 North, Thomasville
Museums and landmarks39
Dawson Street Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Thomasville, Georgia, USA
East End Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Thomasville, Georgia, USA
Fletcherville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Thomasville, Georgia, United States
Gordon Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Thomasville, Georgia, United States
Thomasville Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Tockwotton-Love Place Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Augustine Hansell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Also known as Jeffries House, a historic house in Thomasville, Georgia
B'nai Israel Synagogue and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Synagogue and cemetery in Thomasville, GA
Birdwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Location in Georgia, USA
Box Hall Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic plantation in Thomasville, Georgia, USA
Burch-Mitchell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Thomasville, Georgia
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Dewey City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Thomasville, Georgia, USA
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Cherokee Lake
Park · 1.1 mi
Park that contains a lake, walking paths, pavilions, green space. playgrounds and rose gardens.
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes82
Hip-Hop Hot Chicken & Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.1 mi
1471 Remington Avenue, Thomasville
Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Hong Yip Chinese Buffet & Take Out
Restaurant · Chinese
141 East Jackson Street, Thomasville
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Jonah's Fish and Grits
Restaurant · Seafood
109 East Jackson Street, Thomasville
Mo-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:30; Sa 11:00-20:30
King Claw
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.1 mi
15047 Highway 19 South, Thomasville
Mo-Su 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00
Fallin's Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.9 mi
2614 East Pinetree Boulevard, Thomasville
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Hot Diggity Dogs
Restaurant · Burger, Hot Dog · 1.9 mi
2109 Smith Avenue, Thomasville
Mo 10:00-15:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00
Bonito
Cafe · Sandwich, Bistro, Pastry, Cake, Breakfast, Cookie, Salad, Soup, Pie
109 North Broad Street, Thomasville
Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00
70 more on the map.
History
Thomasville was founded in 1825 as seat of the newly formed Thomas County. It was incorporated as a town in 1831 and as a city in 1889. The community was named for Jett Thomas, a general in the War of 1812.
From the History section of Thomasville, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship60
Bethany Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.0 mi
1210 Old Albany Road, Thomasville
Fellowship Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 2.1 mi
498 Patterson Still Road, Thomasville
Pineland Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
2301 East Clay Street, Thomasville
St. Augustine Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
211 North Pinetree Boulevard, Thomasville
Victory Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.1 mi
938 North Pinetree Boulevard, Thomasville
Clifford Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Healthcare13
South Georgia Spine, Joint & Rehab Center
Clinic and pharmacy
202 South Madison Street, Thomasville
Map of Thomasville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 62°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cairo 1Sw (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Thomas County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-07: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Thomasville Municipal Airport (TVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Ochlocknee 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Boston 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Cairo 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Coolidge 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Barwick 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Bradfordville 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Moultrie 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Tallahassee 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Bainbridge 36 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Albany 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Thomasville Municipal Building (North corner), Mjrmtg, Public domain
- Thomasville GA Dawson Street Res Hist Dist01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Bethany Congregational Church (Thomasville, Georgia), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomasville GA Tockwotton-Love Place Hist Dist01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Thomasville GA Comm Hist Dist 320 Broad01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Theo Titus 936 Gordon Ave, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fletcherville Historic District, 415 Fletcher St., Thomasville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House on Colton Ave, Thomasville, GA, US (14), Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomasville GA Good Shepherd01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Thomasville GA Brandon House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Thomasville GA Bryan House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Birdwood, Forbes Hall, Thomas University, Thomasville, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Big house at millpond, James Clay, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas County Courthouse, John Trainor, CC BY 2.0
- Burch Mitchell House, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomasville GA Hansell House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- B'nai Israel Synagogue - Thomasville, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 419 North Stevens St, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hollywood Plantation, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomasville GA Ponder House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Park Front 711 S. Hansel DSC 4154, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GreenwoodinThomasvilleGeorgia, Ernest Ray Denmark, Public domain
- Glenwood Historic District, Thomsasville, GA, US (11), Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judge Henry William and Francesca Hopkins House, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dewey City Historic District, 403 McKinley St., Thomasville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MacIntyre Park High School, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright frt dawn, Thomasville Visitors Center, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joe M. Beutell House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Keeper House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomasville GA East Side School01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Thomasville Depot, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomasville GA Lapham-Patterson vpano02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Domino's, Thomasville, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
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