Thalmann, Georgia
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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
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and later as an early mail system route, then a stagecoach route.


Decline

In the 1970s, Thalmann was a vacation destination, known for its wildlife. In 1979, a railroad station in the town was rerouted to nearby Jesup, drawing tourist traffic away from the town. By 2001, Thalmann has a population of only approximately 50 residents.


See also

* List of ghost towns in Georgia


References

Populated places in Glynn County, Georgia Ghost towns in Georgia (U.S. state) {{US-ghost-town-stub