Thomson, Georgia
Thomson is a city of 6,821 people in McDuffie County, Georgia, founded in 1837.
Why visit Thomson
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Thomson Twin Cinema, Old Rock House and Thomas E. Watson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Thomson
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About Thomson
Thomson (originally called Slashes) is a city in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States. The population was 6,814 at the 2020 census. Thomson's nickname is "The Camellia City of the South", in honor of the thousands of camellia plants throughout the city. Thomson was founded in 1837 as a depot on the Georgia Railroad.
From the Wikipedia article Thomson, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Old Rock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in McDuffie County
Thomas E. Watson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
History
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.
From the History section of Thomson, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesse
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
1162 Harrison Road Southeast, Thomson
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare3
Map of Thomson
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 36°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 43°F | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 83°F | 59°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 53°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Thomson 1.5Se (1 mi away), rain and snow from Appling 2.0 Se, 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
McDuffie County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Daniel Field (DNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Harlem 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Grovetown 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Evans 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Lincolnton 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Martinez 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Augusta-Richmond County 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Hephzibah 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Sparta 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- North Augusta 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Louisville 33 mi south, about 54 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
- Thomson, Georgia Main Street, May 2017, Thomson200, CC0
- Hickory Hill 1, Michelle Zupan, CC BY-SA 4.0
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