A look Back
For train tracks Thursday, As the terminus for the railroad, Thomasville was accessible from the north and, during the late 1800's, became known as the "Winter Resort of the South." In the beginning of this era, Northerners and other visitors came to Thomasville for their health, breathing the pine-scented air as a curative for pulmonary ailments. They were soon joined by friends to enjoy hunting, fishing, and an active social life, including golf, horse racing and bicycling. Thomasville came to represent the best of Southern hospitality with the lavishness of the resort lifestyle.
Thomasville, GA
A look Back
For train tracks Thursday, As the terminus for the railroad, Thomasville was accessible from the north and, during the late 1800's, became known as the "Winter Resort of the South." In the beginning of this era, Northerners and other visitors came to Thomasville for their health, breathing the pine-scented air as a curative for pulmonary ailments. They were soon joined by friends to enjoy hunting, fishing, and an active social life, including golf, horse racing and bicycling. Thomasville came to represent the best of Southern hospitality with the lavishness of the resort lifestyle.
Thomasville, GA