MCDUFFIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

THOMSON, GA

Thomson, GA train station Built in 1860, the train station is the featured structure in the Thomson Commercial Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Thomson, GA train station Credit: SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)

The McDuffie County Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Thomson, Georgia. Founded in 1967, the society aims to preserve and promote the history of McDuffie County and its surrounding areas.

The society operates a museum that houses an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the county's history. The museum's exhibits showcase the county's rich heritage, including exhibits on the Civil War, agriculture, industry, and the lives of early settlers.

In addition to operating the museum, the McDuffie County Historical Society Inc hosts educational programs and events throughout the year. These events include lectures, workshops, and tours of historic sites in the area. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter that highlights recent acquisitions, upcoming events, and news related to the organization and McDuffie County's history.

The society is run by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving and promoting the county's history. The McDuffie County Historical Society Inc is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of McDuffie County and its surrounding areas.

MCDUFFIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in THOMSON GA. US MID #8401300514

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Thomson, GA train station Built in 1860, the train station is the featured structure in the Thomson Commercial Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Thomson Twin Cinema - Thomson, GA Located along US78 (Main St.) in Thomson, GA. This photo was taken in 2020 and they hadn't reopened after the pandemic yet. <a href="http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/19627" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cinematreasures.org/theaters/19627</a>
Birthplace of Oliver Hardy Marker Harlem, GA - Several places in town have Hardy tributes, from the water tower to the old movie theater. This marker is located off Hicks St. in the back of the police parking lot. There is one parking space next to this marker, but sometimes the police park a vintage Jeep there.
McDuffie Museum - Thomson, GA The former 1899 First National Bank of Thomson today serves as a McDuffie County history museum. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Thomson Commercial Historic District read more here: <a href="https://www.mcduffiemuseum.com/about-the-museum/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.mcduffiemuseum.com/about-the-museum/</a>
Banana spider On trail at Mistletoe State Park, in Columbia County, north of Augusta, Georgia.
Harlem, GA - Birthplace of Oliver Hardy The old movie theater in Harlem is a Laurel and Hardy museum, plus there are several murals around town.
Laurel & Hardy Florist Mural - Harlem, GA Oliver Hardy was from Harlem, GA and is commemorated all around town, In this view, the mural faces the train tracks in town. The mural is also landscaped since this building belongs to a florist. This can be found where highway US221 crosses the tracks in the middle of town.
Twin Pine Cones
Blind Willie McTell mural - Thomson, GA McTell was born in Thomson, GA in 1898.
Veterans Memorial - Thomson, GA In Memory of Veterans of All Wars. Located on the grounds of the McDuffie County Courthouse in Thomson, GA Uploaded in honor of Veterans Day, 2020
Columbia Theater - Harlem, GA Harlem, GA is the childhood home of film star Oliver Hardy from Laurel & Hardy fame. The Columbia Theater has been converted into an Oliver Hardy Museum. If you look close, you can see the likeness of Hardy on the water tower on the left.
Rutile Graves Mountain Georgia, USA Special Features: Single Crystal S-74-1523

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MCDUFFIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
POB 1816
THOMSON
GA
30824

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MID # 8401300514
Name MCDUFFIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581896438
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.491518, -82.496446
CODES FIPS State Code: 13
FIPS County Code: 189
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 1023