Thomaston

Thomaston

Thomaston is a city in and the county seat of Upson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 9,638 at the 2006 census. It is the principal city of and is included in the Thomaston, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Gainesville, Georgia-Alabama Combined Statistical Area. 76% of Thomastonians completed the 2010 census. Thomaston was incorporated on June 11, 1825, and designated as the seat of Upson County. The town was named for General Jett Thomas, an Indian fighter in the War of 1812. He is also credited with assisting in the...
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quick facts
County:Upson County
State:Georgia
Country:United States of America
Population:9,130
Area:9.2 sq. mi.
Time zone:North American Eastern Time Zone
Also known as:Thomaston, Georgia, Upson County / Thomaston city

Population history for Thomaston

YearEstimated Population
2009 9,130
2008 9,112
2007 9,126
2006 9,120
2005 9,180
2004 9,235
2003 9,259
2002 9,282
2001 9,373
2000 9,416
1999 8,832
1998 8,926
1997 9,043
1996 9,077
1995 9,156
1994 9,201
1993 9,139
1992 9,096
1991 9,067
1990 9,036
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Colleges and universities in Thomaston

Flint River Technical College
Flint River Technical College

Famous residents of Thomaston

Paschal English
Paschal English
TV Actor

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Famous people born in Thomaston

Wayne Cochran
Wayne Cochran
Musical Artist

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Airports in or near Thomaston

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Airport code:ATL
Robins Air Force Base
Robins Air Force Base
Airport code:WRB
Middle Georgia Regional Airport
Middle Georgia Regional Airport
Airport code:MCN
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport
Airport code:PDK

U.S. state

Georgia
Georgia
Population:82,548 (1790)

Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. Named after King George II of Great Britain, Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788. It declared its secession from the Union on January 21, 1861, and was one of the original seven Confederate states. It was the last state to be restored to the Union, on July 15,...
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